In this AIS event, expert faculty reviews key factors for safe and reproducible colorectal anastomosis. The session addresses compression mechanics, tissue response, and perfusion in low pelvic anatomy, and further explores anastomotic integrity testing and leak prevention strategies through a case discussion on laparoscopic low anterior resection with intracorporeal anastomosis.

Welcome & Introduction - Prof. Steven D. Wexner (USA)
The Science of EEA™ - Haley Strassner (USA)
Laparoscopic LAR with Intracorporeal Anastomosis - Dr. Jorge E. Marcet (USA)
Panel Discussion - Dr. Jorge E. Marcet and Haley Strassner
Closing Remarks - Dr. Jorge E. Marcet (USA)

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Dr. Jorge Marcet MD, Division Director, College of Medicine Surgery; Program Director, Colorectal Surgery Fellowship; Division Director, Colon and Rectal Surgery and Professor, USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, USA. Colorectal Surgery

Ms. Haley Strassner MBA, Principal R&D Engineer and Technical Project Lead for the Signia Circular stapler, Medtronic. Biomedical Engineering

Dr. Steven D. Wexner MD,PhD,Executive Director and System Chief, Colorectal Surgery. Professor and Vice-Chair for Professional Development, Department of Surgery MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, USA Colorectal Surgery

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Medtronic