A Cultured Approach to the Microbiome

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

3:15 PM - 4:10 PM PT

Location: Ballroom 6B, Upper Level

Co-Moderator(s)

Benjamin D. Shogan, MD (he/him/his)

Associate Professor of Surgery
University of Chicago
University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States

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NJ

Nimalan A. Jeganathan, MD

Associate Professor
Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio, United States

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All of the relevant financial relationships listed below have been mitigated.

Benjamin D. Shogan, MD: This individual has no financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Nimalan A. Jeganathan, MD: This individual has no relevant relationships with ineligible companies.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Discuss the role of the microbiome in the pathogenesis of anastomotic leak and surgical site infections.
Explain the role of the microbiome in the pathogenesis of colorectal cancer and IBD.
Recognize how manipulating the microbiome during the perioperative period might be advantageous.

CME Credit:1
Self-Assessment Credit:1
Contact Hours:1

The microbiome is a complex system within patients that can have myriad implications on health, disease, and surgical outcomes. We continue to learn more about the role it plays and how we can modify it for the benefit of the patient. However, there is still a lot that is unknown. This symposium will provide an overview on what we know about the microbiome and the role it plays in the development of colorectal cancer, those with IBD, and surgical outcomes.