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One of the most vexing problems encountered by colorectal surgeons and gastroenterologists is anal fistulas. The myriad techniques and technologies available are evidence that there is no one solution. The constant quest for a cure of fistula without sacrificing continence has led to a wide range of advances. The internationally renowned experts in this session will discuss the evaluation as well as the medical and surgical management of anal fistulas, including the most feared complication following fistula surgery for fecal incontinence.

  1. Welcome & Introduction - Dr. Steve Wexner (USA)

 

  1. Evaluation of anal fistulas - Dr. Richard Cohen (UK)

 

  1. Medical management - Dr. Sara El Ouali (Abu Dhabi)

 

  1. Surgical Management: Setons, Glues, and Plugs - Dr. Oded Zmora (Israel)

 

  1. Surgical Management: flaps and LIFTs - Dr. Karen Zaghiyan (USA)

 

  1. The problem of incontinence after fistula surgery - Dr. Lucia Oliveira (Brazil)

  2. Discussion and closing remarks –All faculty moderated by Dr. Steve Wexner (USA)
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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
Dr. Richard Cohen MD, FRCS, Clinical professor of surgery, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve, University College London/Cleveland Clinic, King Edward VII's Hospital in Marylebone, UK Colorectal Surgery
Dr. Sara El Ouali MD, Gastroenterologist and IBD doctor, Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, UAE; Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, USA Gastroenterology
Dr. Lucia Oliveira MD, PhD, FASCRS, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, Hospital Casa de Saude São José and Director Anorectal Physiology Dept.of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Colorectal Surgery
Dr. Karen Zaghiyan MD, Director, Colorectal Cancer Program, Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Program, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, 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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