Super Session IBD: The Future of IBD Surgery

Saturday, May 10, 2025

2:15 PM – 3:05 PM PT

Location: Ballroom 6C-F, Upper Level

Super Session Moderator(s)

Alessandro Fichera, MD, FACS, FASCRS, FISS, FCCF

Professor of Surgery Chief, Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery
Weill Cornell Medicine
New York, New York, United States

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Najjia Mahmoud, MD

Chief, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery
University of Pennsylvania Health System
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA, US

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Learning Objectives:

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

Explain the role of stem cells in perianal fistulizing Crohn's disease and future applications.
Recall proper optimization of VTE management in the perioperative period.
Recognize the role of the mesentery in Crohn's disease recurrence.

CME Credit: 0.75
Self-Assessment Credit: 0.75
Contact Hours: 0.75

The management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) continues to evolve. As medications are developed, fewer and less invasive operations are being performed for medically refractory diseases. Prolonged and more aggressive medical management is associated with morbidity to be considered when performing surgery including the risk of postoperative DVT. Lastly, a better understanding of the role of the mesentery has shifted our focus in the management of Crohn's disease.

This symposium aims to provide updates on the comprehensive pre-, intra, and postoperative management of IBD, focusing on where we see the future of surgical treatment for this complex disease.

Presentations:

2:15 PM – 2:18 PM PT

Welcome and introduction
Super Session Speaker: Alessandro Fichera, MD, FACS, FASCRS, FISS, FCCF – Weill Cornell Medicine
Super Session Speaker: Najjia N. Mahmoud, MD – University of Pennsylvania Health System
2:18 PM – 2:32 PM PT

Stem cell therapy for perianal fistulizing Crohn's disease: State of the art and future direction
Super Session Speaker: Lea Lowenfeld, MD – Weill Cornell Medical Center
2:32 PM – 2:46 PM PT

Extended VTE Prophylaxis after Surgery for IBD. Are We Following the Evidence?
Super Session Speaker: Stefan D. Holubar, MD, MS, FACS, FASCRS – Cleveland Clinic
2:46 PM – 3:00 PM PT

Mesenteric Based Crohn's Disease Surgery. Friend or Foe
Super Session Speaker: Andrea C. Bafford, MD – Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
3:00 PM – 3:05 PM PT

Discussion and Polling Questions
Super Session Speaker: Alessandro Fichera, MD, FACS, FASCRS, FISS, FCCF – Weill Cornell Medicine
Super Session Speaker: Najjia N. Mahmoud, MD – University of Pennsylvania Health System