Conference Welcome
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
It is a great honor for Nationwide Children’s Hospital to host the 6th Annual Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction Conference in conjunction with the 6th Annual Colorectal Nursing Conference in Columbus OH, USA.
As in years past, this event will gather numerous experts from all over Europe, North America and throughout the world in a friendly atmosphere that allows fruitful and exciting discussions and exchanges on new approaches to the complete care of the colon, rectum and pelvis in children.
As a unique occasion to share knowledge, experiences, projects and ideas, our meeting will provide plenary sessions, interactive workshops and live surgery broadcasts, for attendees at both basic and experienced levels. Satellite meetings for patients’ associations and the Pediatric Colorectal & Pelvic Learning Consortium are also planned. In addition to interactive panel discussion with leaders in the field, there will be scientific presentations selected from submitted abstracts, both in oral as well as in poster format. Investigators are encouraged to submit innovative abstracts for presentation.
We look forward to welcoming you to Columbus, Ohio, USA in November 2019!
Marc Levitt, 2019 Conference Chair
Conference Objectives
- Exclusively focus on interventional and surgical reconstructive approaches to treatment of children with complex colorectal, motility, and pelvic reconstruction problems.
- Translate learning into practice through observation and discussion of live surgical cases.
- Actively engage and enhance participant learning case presentations.
Program – Coming Soon!
7:30 – 7:45 AM | Welcome and Introduction – ARM and HD: Essentials Course
7:45 – 9:00 AM | Anorectal Malformation(ARM): Newborn
Moderators: Marc Levitt & Donald Shaul
Panelists: Jeffrey Avansino, Casey Calkins, Megan Durham, Megan Fuller & Payam Saadai
- Newborn perineal exam
- Newborn radiologic evaluation
- Predicting continence
- Newborn management and surgical interventions
9:00 – 10:15 AM | Anorectal Malformation: Definitive Surgery
Moderator: Marc Levitt
Panelists: Sebastian King, Steve Rothenberg, Caitlin Smith, Benjamin Thompson & Chris Westgarth-Taylor
- Radiology for surgical planning
- Preoperative considerations
- Male ARM technique
- Female ARM technique
- Early Postoperative considerations
10:15 – 10:30 AM | Break
10:30 – 12:30 PM | OR Demonstration
Moderator: Donald Shaul
12:30 – 1:15 PM | Lunch
1:15 – 2:45 PM | Anorectal Malformations: Long Term Postoperative Concerns
Moderator: Marc Levitt
Panelists: Greg Bates, Onnalisa Nash, Carlos Reck & Chris Westgarth-Taylor
- Concerns in the first few months after surgery
- Evaluation of the patient not doing well after their repair
- Reasons for reoperation
2:45 – 3:15 PM | Break
3:15 – 4:15 PM | Hirschsprung Disease(HD): Newborn
Moderators: Marc Levitt & Jacob Langer
Panelists: Casey Calkins, Megan Fuller, Sebastian King, Timothy Lee, Andrea Wagner & Richard Wood
- Newborn evaluation
- Radiology for surgical planning
- Pathology for diagnosis
- Preoperative considerations
- What to do when irrigations are not working
4:15 – 5:00 PM | Hirschsprung Disease: Definitive Surgery
Moderators: Marc Levitt & Jacob Langer
Panelists: Jeffrey Avansino, Timothy Lee, Carlos Reck, Michael Rollins & Steve Rothenberg
- Surgery for HD
- Special anatomic situations
- Total colonic HD
5:00 – 6:00 PM | Video Demonstration of Operative Techniques
Moderators: Rebecca Rentea & Alejandra Vilanova Sanchez
Course Day 1 Concludes: Dinner on your own
6:30 – 9:00 PM | Trainee & Pediatric Surgery Faculty Dinner
6:30 – 9:00 PM | Nursing & Specialty Services Dinner
7:30 – 9:30 AM | PEDIATRIC SURGERY: Anorectal Malformations: Advanced
Moderators: Richard Wood & Donald Shaul
Panelists: Jennifer Ahn, Kristina Booth, Daniel DaJusta, Alessandra Gasior, Geri Hewitt & Chris Westgarth-Taylor
- Cloacal Repair
- Urologic Concerns
- Gynecologic Concerns
- Transitioning care to adult providers
9:30 – 9:45 AM | Break
9:45 – 11:15 AM | OR Demonstration
Moderator: Payam Saadai
11:15 AM- 1:00 PM | LUNCH & PLENARY SESSION: Continence – The Soiling Patient
Moderators: Megan Fisher, Onnalisa Nash & Richard Wood
Panelists: Jeffrey Avansino, Sebastian King, Connie Mantel, Michael Rollins & Jamie Wintringer
1:00 – 1:15 AM | Break
1:15 – 2:45 PM | Motility
Moderators: Carlo Di Lorenzo & Richard Wood
Panelists: Casey Calkins, Karen Diefenbach, Megan Durham, Jacob Langer & Michael Rollins
- Motility evaluation and treatment for functional constipation
- Surgical adjuncts
- Colon resection
- Antegrade enema
- Ileostomy
- Sacral nerve stimulation
2:45 – 3:00 PM | Break
3:00 – 4:00 PM | What’s New in Colorectal 2018 – Key New Concepts, Presentations, and Colorectal Papers from 2017 and 2018
Moderators: Casey Calkins, Caitlin Smith & Richard Wood
4:00 – 5:00 PM | MIS and Robotics in Colorectal Surgery
Moderator: Daniel DaJusta
Panelists: Karen Diefenbach, Alessandra Gasior & Richard Wood
5:00 – 5:15 PM | Break
5:15 – 5:45 PM | Pediatric Surgery Tips & Tricks
Moderators: Rebecca Rentea & Alejandra Vilanova Sanchez
COLORECTAL NURSING – Part 1:
7:30 – 7:45 AM | Welcome & Patient Story
Moderators: Julie Choueiki & Jamie Wintringer
7:45 – 8:30 AM | Introduction to Anorectal Malformations (ARM)
Moderator: Julie Gerberick
8:30 – 9:00 AM | Introduction to Hirschsprung Disease (HD)
Moderator: Stephanie Vyrostek
9:00 – 9:15 AM | Break
9:15 – 10:00 AM | Advanced Management of Hirschsprung Disease
Moderator: Stacie Leeper
Panelists: Cassie do Carmo, Ben Thompson & Sarah Zobell
10:00- 11:00 AM | Advanced Management of Anorectal Malformations, Case Studies & Discussion
Moderator: Onnalisa Nash
Panelists: Kathleen Hoff, Erin Shann & Ben Thompson
11 AM – 1 PM | LUNCH & PLENARY SESSION: Continence- The Soiling Patient
1:00 – 1:45 PM | Functional Constipation Case Studies
Moderators: Sarah Driesbach & Erin Shann
Panelists: Casey Trimble & Pooja Zahora
1:45 – 2:30 PM | Psychosocial Approach to Care of the Colorectal Patient
Moderator: Charae Keys
Panelists: Katrina Hall, Chelsea Mullins, Allison Pellettieri, Ileah Reichert & Rose Schroedl
2:30 – 3:00 PM | Nutritional Care of the Colorectal Patient
Moderator: Jenny Stevens
Panelists: Debby Fink & Julie Gerberick
3:00 – 3:15 PM | Break
3:15 – 3:45 PM | Sacral Nerve Stimulation
Moderator: Stephanie Vyrostek
Panelists: Kristina Booth
3:45 – 4:30 PM | Spinal Dysraphism and the Diagnosis and Treatment of Tethered Spinal Cord
Moderator: Renee Carpenter Wells
4:30 – 5:15 PM | Managing Care Long Distance
Moderators: Cheryl Baxter & Cassie do Carmo
Panelists: Connie Mantel, Chelsea Mullins & Jamie Wintringer
5:15 – 5:45 PM | Inpatient Care of the Post-Op Patient
Moderator: Andrea Wagner
Panelists: Stacie Leeper, Ileah Reichert, Erika Roberts & Kelly Volpe
Course Day 2 Concludes
5:45 – 7:00 PM | Evening Reception Event
6:45 – 7:15 PM | Optional Hospital Tours
7:15 PM | Nursing Social Outing
7:15 PM | Fellows Social Outing
7:20 – 7:30 AM | Welcome and Presentation of the Teitlebaum Lecturer – Timothy M. Pawlik
Moderator: Marc Levitt
7:30 – 8:15 AM | Understanding and Aligning Patient and Provider Expectations around Risk and Benefits of Surgical Treatment – Timothy M. Pawlik
8:15 – 9:15 AM | PLENARY SESSION: How to Develop an Integrated Center
Moderators: Jeff Avansino & Julie Choueiki
Panelists: Rob Dyckes, Ann Hoffman, Stacie Leeper, Connie Mantel, Carlos Reck & Stephanie Vyrostek
9:15 – 10:30 AM | Advanced Hirschsprung Disease: Post pull through problems
Moderators: Jacob Langer & Marc Levitt
Panelists: Jeffrey Avansino, Michael Arnold, Sebastian King & Richard Wood
• Soiling after an HD pull-through
• Obstructive problems after an HD pull-through
10:30 – 10:45 AM | Break
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM | GYNECOLOGY SESSION
Moderators: Daniel DaJusta & Kate McCracken
Panelists: Jennifer Ahn, Lesley Breech, Jennifer Dietrich, Molly Fuchs, Geri Hewitt & Duong Tu
• Initial evaluation / diagnosis
• Intraoperative considerations
• Pubertal evaluation
• Mullerian mishaps/obstruction
12:00 – 12:45 PM | Lunch
12:45 – 2:15 PM | UROLOGY SESSION
Moderators: Daniel DaJusta & Molly Fuchs
Panelists: Jennifer Ahn, Christina Ching & Duong Tu
• Options to achieve urinary continence (Surgical and non-surgical)
• Robotic reconstructive techniques
• Associated Urological Abnormalities in ARM
• Long term outcomes and Quality of life assessment
2:15 – 2:45 PM | Break
2:45 – 3:30 PM | GYNECOLOGY & UROLOGY SESSION
Moderators: Lesley Breech & Daniel DaJusta
Panelists: Jennifer Ahn, Christina Ching, Jennifer Dietrich, Geri Hewitt & Kate McCracken
• Transitional care
• Long term follow-up
• Sexuality / contraception
• Obstetrical care (mode of delivery, obstetrical outcomes)
3:30 – 4:30 PM | Ask the Experts & Abstract Presentation
Moderators: Sebastian King & Richard Wood
COLORECTAL NURSING – Part 2:
10:45 – 11:15 AM | Urology Case Studies, Urodynamics, and GYN
Moderator: Kristina Booth
Panelists: Andria Haynes, Chelsea Mullins & Stephanie Vyrostek
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM | Running a Bowel Management Program
Moderator: Leah Moore
Panelists: Cheryl Baxter, Connor McDanel & Kathleen Hoff
12:15 – 12:45 PM | Lunch
12:45 – 1:15 PM | Bowel Management Case Studies
Moderator: Onnalisa Nash
Panelists: Connie Mantel, Leah Moore & Sarah Zobell
1:15 – 2:30 PM | Nursing Labs
1. Rectal & Antegrade Enemas – Moderators: Julie Gerberick & Casey Trimble
2. Anal Dilations – Moderator: Erin Shann
3. Irrigations – Moderator: Lindsay Reilly, Erika Roberts & Amy Wahl
4. Clean Intermittent Catheterization – Moderator: Cassie do Carmo
5. Bladder Irrigations – Moderator: Andria Haynes
6. Skin & Ostomy Care – Moderators: Danielle Buker, Jennie Hoffman & Brenda Ruth
7. Fluoroscopy – Moderator: Katrina Abrams
8. Psychosocial – Moderators: Katrina Hall, Charae Keys & Rose Schroedl
2:30- 2:45 PM | Break
Concurrent Sessions:
2:45 – 4:30 PM | RN Round Table
- Education for Colorectal Team, Patients and Families – Moderators: Meghan Fisher, Erika Roberts, Kelly Volpe & Wound Ostomy
- Professional Development, Publishing & Public Speaking – Where to look for opportunities, How to best prepare – Moderator: Julie Choueiki
- Quality Improvement, Nursing Research & Continuous Process Improvement – Moderators: Laura Weaver & Julie Zipfel
- Inpatient Care Nursing & The Colorectal Patient – “Not just another pediatric surgical patient” – Moderators: Julie Gerberick, Erin Shann & Brittany Pickerel
- General Q & A – Moderator: Stephanie Vyrostek
2:45 – 4:30 PM | APN Round Table
- Role Development – Moderators: Kristina Booth & Andrea Wagner
- Billing & Coding – Moderator: Cheryl Baxter
- Interpreting Contrast Enemas & Xrays – Moderator: Stacie Leeper
- General Q & A – Moderator: Onnalisa Nash
4:30 PM | Course Day 3 Concludes
8:30 – 11:00 AM | PEDIATRIC SURGERY HANDS ON LAB (Trainees Only)
Course Director: Karen Diefenbach
Moderators: Hira Ahmad, Jeremy Fisher, Megan Fuller, Alessandra Gasior, Marc Levitt, Carlos Reck, Rebecca Rentea, Drew Rideout & Alejandra Vilanova Sanchez
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- Transanal Pull Through
- Laparoscopic Colon Resection
- Laparoscopic Colostomy
- Malone Appendicostomy
- Malone Neoappendicostomy
8:30 – 11:00 AM | MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY CRITICAL SKILLS COURSE
Course Director: Karen Diefenbach
Moderators: Hira Ahmad, Jeremy Fisher, Megan Fuller, Alessandra Gasior, Marc Levitt, Carlos Reck, Rebecca Rentea, Drew Rideout & Alejandra Vilanova Sanchez
- Suturing And Knot-Tying
- Stapling Technique
- Endoloop Technique
- Robotic Technique
11:00 AM | CONFERENCE OFFICIALLY CONCLUDES
Group registration discounts available!
Earn CME and ABS MOC Part 2 Credits!
The Nationwide Children’s Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Nationwide Children’s Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 24 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Cancellation Policy: A full refund will be given for cancellations received in writing a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the start of the educational activity. No refunds will be given for cancellations received within two weeks of the educational activity.
Book
Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Surgery Case Studies
By Victoria A. Lane, Richard J. Wood, Carlos Reck, Marc A. Levitt
© 2017 – CRC Press
About the Book:
This new handbook teaches and explains the key principles in the management of complex pediatric colorectal diagnoses. By using case-based presentations, radiographic images, operative images with Multiple Choice Questions to test knowledge, this book serves as an invaluable educational tool. ‘Learning Points’ are included and the text includes comprehensive explanatory chapters. The 60 cases included encompass the full range of pediatric conditions, and the additional learning material completes this unique handbook. The interactive e-book further, with additional video content, enhances the learning experience for all clinicians.
The Paperback book may be purchased at registration for $50.
Conference Moderators – Coming Soon!
Colorectal/Pediatric/Adult Surgery Moderators:
* Indicates organizing committee
GI/Motility Moderators:
Urology Moderators:
Gynecology Moderators:
Radiology Moderators:
Nursing Moderators:
Pathology Moderators:
Specialty Services Moderators:
Patients/Family Moderators:
THE 4th ANNUAL DANIEL H. TEITELBAUM, MD MEMORIAL LECTURE
Daniel Teitelbaum, MD, our dear friend and colleague passed away on August 17, 2016, after a long struggle with a brain tumor. Dan completed his undergraduate studies at Northwestern University, and his medical degree at The Ohio State College of Medicine. He trained in general surgery and pediatric surgery at OSU and Columbus Children’s Hospital. He then joined the faculty at the University of Michigan in 1992 and remained there throughout his career. He performed a wide range of general pediatric surgery with a particular interest in disorders of sexual development, short bowel syndrome, and pediatric colorectal problems. As a researcher, his primary focus was parenteral nutrition and short bowel syndrome. Dr. Teitelbaum had over 250 peer-reviewed publications and was continuously funded by the National Institutes of Health for 17 years. He served as the President of the American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN), teaching and promoting optimal nutrition for individuals around the world.
Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors – Coming Soon!
Submission of Abstracts
Abstracts
- Abstracts must be submitted via this Website only. Abstracts submitted via fax, e-mail or CD-R will not be accepted.
- Abstracts will be selected by the 2019 Organizing Committee. Abstracts will be selected on the basis of academic integrity, overall quality, originality and relevance for clinical practice.
- Accepted abstracts will be published and distributed at the Meeting.
- Abstracts must be original and must not have been published or presented at any other conference prior to this Meeting.
- Presenters of selected abstracts will be responsible for their own travel expenses as well as registration to the conference.
- Abstracts must be received by July 12. Abstracts received after the deadline may not be considered.
Preparation
- Make abstract title in all upper case
The title should be brief, indicating the nature of the investigation. - Omit degrees, titles, and appointments of authors
The first author listed should be the presenter at the Meeting. - Indicate the city and country of origin of the study
- Indicate your preferred style of presentation as follows:
- Podium (Oral)
- Digital Poster
- Either podium or digital poster
- Organize the body of the abstract as follows:
- A brief statement of the purpose of the study;
- A statement of the method(s) of investigation;
- A summary of the results presented in sufficient detail to support the conclusions;
- The conclusions reached.
(It is not acceptable to state “The results will be discussed.”)
- Use standard abbreviations
Place unusual abbreviations in parentheses after the full word for the first time it appears. Please keep abbreviated terms to a minimum. - Use non-proprietary (generic) names for drugs.
- Make your abstract concise – it is limited to 300 words.
Submission Deadline: July 12, 2019
Share your expertise in the form of an abstract in one of the following categories:
- Interesting Case
- Tip or Trick
- Memorable Complication
- To Re-do or Not to Re-do
- Greatest Colorectal Nursing Challenge
Abstract Submission:
Scholarships
- Physician or nurse who is fully licensed and as applicable boarded in specialty in their home country Teaching responsibilities
- Physicians must have academic appointment at a university or teaching hospital. Nurses must document significant teaching responsibilities
- Letter of support from home institution verifying desire to establish colorectal center with this individual in leadership role
- Curriculum vitae
- Personal statement (no more than 500 words) detailing interest and experience in colorectal and pelvic reconstruction
- Letter of support from home institution
All applications are due by August 30 to Vickie.Leonhardt@NationwideChildrens.org. Winners will be notified via email by September 13, 2019.
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Attn: Vickie Leonhardt
700 Children’s Drive | Columbus, OH 43205
Email: Vickie.Leonhardt@nationwidechildrens.org
Phone: (614) 722-0449 Fax: (614) 355-6229
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