# A rare presentation of perforated Meckel diverticulitis in adulthood

## TL;DR

A 54-year-old man with perforated Meckel diverticulitis was successfully treated with robotic-assisted surgery, highlighting the condition's urgency and treatment benefits.

## Contribution

Presents a rare adult case of perforated Meckel diverticulitis and advocates for robotic-assisted surgical management.

## Key findings

- The patient's symptoms and imaging indicated complicated Meckel diverticulitis with perforation.
- Robotic-assisted surgery led to a successful recovery with symptom resolution by postoperative day 14.
- The case underscores the importance of timely diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment for this rare condition.

## Abstract

Meckel diverticulum is the most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract, often asymptomatic but capable of causing complications such as obstruction, bleeding, or diverticulitis. We present a 54-year-old male who presented with acute lower abdominal pain, leukocytosis, and imaging findings suggestive of Meckel diverticulitis. Surgery revealed signs of perforation, with final pathology confirming the diagnosis. The patient recovered well, with complete symptom resolution by postoperative day 14. This case emphasizes the importance of recognizing complicated Meckel diverticulitis as a surgical emergency and highlights the benefits of minimally invasive, robotic-assisted surgery in optimizing patient outcomes.