I want to share with you a story that left a deep impression on me, not only as a doctor, but also as a human being. It is the story of a 56-year-old patient who, after years of suffering and fear, found in surgery a new opportunity to live without pain.

When he first came to my office, I saw on his face the exhaustion of someone who has searched for answers without finding them. He had been through multiple hospitalizations, conservative treatments, and yet his diverticular disease continued to get worse. His quality of life was affected not only physically, but also emotionally.

After carefully analyzing her case, I decided to perform more advanced studies, including a colonoscopy and a colonic CT scan. It was then that it became clear that conservative treatment was no longer sufficient: the disease had progressed considerably in the sigmoid colon. I explained to her in detail that the best option to recover her well-being was a left hemicolectomy by videolaparoscopy, a minimally invasive technique with multiple benefits in recovery.

After assessing her nutritional status and confirming that she was an ideal candidate for surgery, we scheduled the procedure. In the operating room, together with my team, we found significant adhesions due to chronic inflammation, which made the surgery more complex. However, with precision and care, we managed to resect the affected part and reconnect the colon safely, verifying everything with an intraoperative colonoscopy to ensure an optimal result.

The recovery was a complete success. Seeing my patient regain his energy, his peace of mind and, above all, his smile, was one of those rewards that remind us why we chose this profession. Timely diagnosis, a committed team and adequate treatment can change lives.

Each patient is a story, a battle, an example of courage. And for me, there is no greater satisfaction than seeing them recover their well-being and peace.