CME Credit Hours: 1
Mastery of anastomotic construction is one, if not the most, important technical skill within the field of colorectal and many other abdominopelvic surgical specialties. Therefore, it is critically important that colorectal surgeons be armed with the skills on how to construct a perfect anastomosis for the patient lying before them and be able to navigate difficult decisions such as whether or not to divert them, or how to avoid an anastomosis altogether. We have brought leaders from around the country who have specifically chosen to share their particular interest and experience with various anastomotic techniques including handsewn, stapled (including the historical aspects) and the IPAA.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to:
- Describe techniques for optimal handsewn anastomotic techniques
- Recall the history and limitations of the stapled anastomotic technique
- Discuss the risks and benefits of handsewn vs. stapled IPAA construction
Co-Directors
Emina Huang, MD, Cleveland, OH
Benjamin Shogan, MD, Chicago, IL
Introduction
Emina Huang, MD, Cleveland, OH
Benjamin Shogan, MD Chicago, IL
Sewing Yourself Out of Trouble
Evie Carchman, MD, Madison, WI
Do You Know How to Correctly Use the Staplers?
Muneera Kapadia MD, MME, Chapel Hill, NC
Methods to Ensure Adequate Blood Flow to Your Anastomosis – Do They Work?
Daniel Popowich MD, New York, NY
Managing Anastomotic Leaks
Karin Hardiman MD, PhD, Birmingham, AL
Panel Question and Answer
Adjourn