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Fecal incontinence is a disabling condition for which the long-term traditional operative methods have been disappointing. During the last 2 decades, sacral neuromodulation has emerged as the preferred first-line surgical option for many patients with debilitating fecal incontinence. This program will focus on the rationale for and results of sacral neuromodulation for fecal incontinence. The world-renowned faculty will explain the mechanisms of action, discuss patient selection, and demonstrate the surgical technique. The cutting-edge comprehensive content is of tremendous importance to all physicians and surgeons who evaluate and manage patients with fecal incontinence.

PROGRAM:

  1. Welcome & Introduction - Dr. Steven D. Wexner (USA)

  2. Mechanism of Action of SNM - Dr. Charles Knowles (UK)

  3. The Evidence for SNM – Dr. Eric Haas (USA)

  4. Patient Selection – Dr. Anna Spivak (USA)

  5. Surgery - SNM Implantation – Dr. Brooke Gurland (USA)

  6. Panel Discussion - All faculty moderated by Dr. Steven D. Wexner (USA)

  7. Closing Remarks - Dr. Steven D. Wexner (USA)
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Dr. Brooke Gurland MD, FASCRS, FACS; Clinical Professor of Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Stanford Pelvic Health Center, Department of Surgery; Chair Pelvic Floor Committee and Consortium, Stanford University, Stanford California, USA Colorectal Surgery
Dr. Eric Haas MD, Professor of Clinical Sciences, University of Houston College of Medicine, Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery, HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division, Fellowship Program Director of Advanced MIS Colorectal Surgery, University of Texas McGovern Medical School, Houston, Texas, USA. Colorectal Surgery
Dr. Charles Knowles MBBChir, PhD, FRCS, FACCRS (hon)., Professor of Surgery, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London; Chief Academic Officer and Clinical Director of Research, Cleveland Clinic London, UK Colorectal Surgery
Dr. Anna Spivak DO, FACS, FASCRS, Section Chief Pelvic Floor Surgery, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Assistant Professor of Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, USA 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
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