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Surgical adhesions remain one of the most challenging complications in abdominal and pelvic surgery, impacting millions of patients worldwide with chronic pain, bowel obstruction, infertility, and the need for reoperations. This July, AIS Channel brings together an esteemed international faculty to explore the full spectrum of surgical adhesions, from early diagnosis to evidence-based prevention strategies. Join renowned experts Dr. Steven D. Wexner (USA), Dr. Richard Ten Broek (Netherlands), Dr. Oded Zmora (Israel), and Dr. Zoe Garoufalia (USA) as they share the latest advances in imaging, discuss the clinical and economic burden of adhesions, and review practical surgical approaches to reduce their incidence. This comprehensive program will conclude with an interactive panel discussion moderated by Dr. Wexner, offering an opportunity to engage with leaders shaping the future of adhesion management.
  1. Welcome & Introduction - Dr. Steven D. Wexner (USA)

  1. The Diagnosis and Imaging of Surgical Adhesions - Dr. Richard Ten Broek (Netherlands)

  1. The Cost and Burden of Surgical Adhesions - Dr. Oded Zmora (Israel)

  1. Surgical Strategies to Prevent or Reduce Surgical Adhesions  - Dr. Zoe Garoufalia (USA)

  1. Panel discussion - All faculty moderated by Dr. Steven D. Wexner (USA)

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Dr. Zoe Garoufalia Clinical Fellow, Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida; Chair, Y- ESCP; Chair of Communications Committee, ASCRS, USA Colorectal Surgery
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Dr. Richard ten Broek MD, PhD, Surgeon at RadboudUMC, Chair of the Dutch Adhesion Group, Scientific Editor at Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde, Netherlands Colorectal Surgery
Dr. Steven D. Wexner MD, PhD, Editor-in-Chief, Surgery, Past Vice Chair, Board of Regents, American College of Surgeons, Director, Ellen Leifer Shulman and Steven Shulman Digestive Disease Center and Chair, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, USA Colorectal Surgery
Prof. Oded Zmora MD, FACS, FASCRS, President, European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP), Associate Professor of Surgery and Chair, Department of Surgery, Shamir Medical Center, Israel Colorectal Surgery
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