Our panelists included:
– Dr. Ajit Sood, Professor and Head of Department of Gastroenterology, Dayanand Medical College & Hospital Ludhiana, Punjab, India (Colitis & Crohns Foundation – India)
– Dr. Gursimran Singh Kochhar, Associate Division Chief of the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, and Medical Director of Endoscopic Innovations at Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, PA, US
– Tina Aswani-Omprakash (Own Your Crohn’s: Empowering the Chronically Ill & Disabled), IBD patient advocate, MPH candidate, Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine, New York, US and President, SAIA
The conversation was moderated by Dr. Shrinivas Bishu, Assistant Professor, Crohn’s and Colitis Center, University of Michigan IBD Team, US & Treasurer and Co-chief, Professional Development Committee, SAIA.
J-Pouch surgery (also known as Ileal Pouch Anal Anastomosis, or IPAA) is a powerful surgical treatment option that is offered to patients with ulcerative colitis who undergo a colectomy (removal of colon) to manage their condition. Understanding the indications of J-Pouch surgery, the procedure, post-operative care and best practices for management of complications are vital for providers and patients alike.
Through this session, we discussed the latest advancements in J-Pouch surgery and management by bringing together experts from around the world!