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  Meckel's diverticulum (small appendage like projection on the small intestine - can be source of intestinal bleeding or perforation)
  Treatment goals
 

remove the "appendage"

  Treatment
 
Divide the base where the diverticulum connects to the intestine
  Procedure
 

Laparoscopic resection of Meckel's diverticulum

  Length of hospital stay
 
Outpatient
  Potential complications
 
SIDE EFFECT - None. COMPLICATIONS - Leakage at the site of resection or intestinal obstruction because of narrowed intestinal lumen at the site of resection