Controversies in Diverticulitis

Dr. Sean Langenfeld MD, is an Associate Professor and Section Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Langenfeld serves are on several editorial boards including the Journal of Surgical Education, Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, and is currently Section Editor for Selected Abstracts for Diseases of the Colon and Rectum. This week, he joins us to discuss the the complex management diverticulitis, an important topic for any general surgeon or colon and rectal surgeon.

Restorative Proctocolectomy and IPAA

Dr. Feza Remzi is a colorectal surgeon at NYU Langone and is an expert in the surgical management of inflammatory bowel disease. As a national and international expert in colorectal surgery, he has published many articles and book chapters on the surgical management of inflammatory bowel disease, ileal J-pouch surgery, and reoperative abdominopelvic surgery. This week, he discusses technical and real life pearls for IPAA reconstruction.