Learning Objectives
What Families & Patients Should Know About Pediatric Colorectal & Urogenital Surgery was an international webinar designed specifically for patients, family, and medical professionals that explored many of the challenges of treating and managing pediatric patients who received colorectal and urogenital surgeries from childhood to adult. Attendees learn how to understand the challenges of managing and living with these complex medical conditions at all stages of life.
Presentations generally address:
1. Descriptions of challenges and successes in treating patients effectively.
2. Descriptions of advances in improving quality of life for patients.
3. Descriptions of living with complex pediatric surgical conditions after pediatric healthcare has terminated.
Program
Introduction to Patient/Family Web Meeting
Andrea Bischoff, MD
Director, International Center for Colorectal Care, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO
Professor, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO
Colorectal Support Network/Parent Testimony
Traci Smith
Colorectal Support Network
Psychosocial Support for Patients with Colorectal Conditions and their Families
Laura Judd-Glossy, PhD & Kristina Matkins, LCSW
University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO
Obstetric and Gynecologic Concerns in Patients with Anorectal Malformation
Veronica Alaniz, MD
Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO
Urology in Anorectal Malformations
Kelly T. Harris, MD
Anschutz Medical Center, University of Colorado, Denver, CO, and Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO
What Parents Should Know About Hirschsprung Disease
Luis de la Torre, MD
International Center for Colorectal Care, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO
Associate Professor, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO
Duncan Wilcox, MD
Surgeon-in-Chief, Pediatric Urologist, Ponzio Family Chair, Pediatric Urology, University of Colorado, International Center for Colorectal and Urogenital Care, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO
What Patients and Parents Should Know About Anorectal Malformation
Andrea Bischoff, MD
Director, International Center for Colorectal Care, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO
Professor, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO
Dan Wood, MD
Transition of Care Urologist, University of Colorado Medical School, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, Former Director, International Center for Colorectal Care, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO
What Patients and Parents Should Know About Fecal Incontinence
Andrea Bischoff, MD
Director, International Center for Colorectal Care, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO
Professor, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO
What Patients and Parents Should Know About Constipation
Luis de la Torre, MD
International Center for Colorectal Care, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO
Associate Professor, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO
What Should You Do with All of This Information?
Alberto Peña, MD
Former Director, International Center for Colorectal Care, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO
Professor Emeritus, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO