Interdisciplinary Conference on Colorectal Surgery and Gastroenterology

Academic direction:
Dr. Carina Chwat | Dr. Germán Rainero

Scientific Coordination:
Dr. Gustavo Lemme | Dr. Mario Donatelli | Dr. Guillermo Rosato

Organizing Committee:
Dr. Diego Valli | Dr. Flavia Alexandre | Dr. Mauro Ramírez Duarte | Dr. Candelaria Beruti | Dr. La Ferrere | Dr. Moreira

Clinical physicians, gastroenterologists, and general surgeons interested in updating their knowledge of the diagnostic and therapeutic approach to prevalent colorectal pathologies.

To provide a practical and interdisciplinary update on the clinical, endoscopic and surgical management of common colorectal pathologies such as complex polyps, diverticular disease and colorectal cancer.

Strengthening collaboration between specialties through the discussion of real cases that reflect current challenges in everyday medical practice.

Promote shared decision-making, based on evidence and adapted to the healthcare context.

To create a meeting space to foster inter-institutional collaborative work and explore opportunities for joint academic and healthcare projects.

To promote the continuing education of professionals involved in the care of patients with colorectal diseases, with a focus on quality of care and a comprehensive approach

Program

08:45 | Accreditation and reception

09:00 | Institutional Welcome
Presentation of the Colorectal Surgery and Gastroenterology teams at HUA: Who are we and what do we do?

Module 1: COMPLEX POLYPS (09:15 – 10:00)
Endoscopic resection or surgery?

– Advanced endoscopic resection – Dr. Moreira (15′)

– Surgical approach to rectal polyps – Dr. Lemme (15′)

– Clinical case with discussion – Dr. Beruti (15′)

 Module 2: DIVERTICULAR DISEASE (10:00 – 10:45)
What to do? When to operate?

Discussion of clinical cases – Dr. Valli / Dr. Rainero / Dr. Ramírez Duarte

10:45 am – 11:00 pm | Coffee Break

Module 3: COLON CANCER (11:00 – 11:45)

– Post-polypectomy surveillance – Dr. Laferrere

– Early detection strategies: Should we start at 45? – Dr. Rosato

Module 4: Rectal Cancer (11:45 – 12:30)

– Role of the multidisciplinary committee – Dr. Alexandre

– Personalized surgical treatment – ​​Dr. Lemme

– Clinical case – Dr. Alexandre

End of the day (12:45 – 13:00)

Final reflections – Dr. Carina Chwat:
• Accessibility to outpatient consultation
• Interinstitutional collaboration