Management of Colon and Rectal Diseases - Creighton University

st 21 Annual 

Management of Colon and 

Rectal Diseases 

Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013 

Omaha Marriott Regency 

10220 Regency Circle 

Omaha, Neb. 

FEATURING: 

Recent Advances in the Management of Colon 

and Rectal Diseases 

DESIGNED FOR: 

•Primary Care Physicians 

•General Surgeons 

•Nurse Practitioners 

•Physician Assistants 

•Pharmacists 

•Nurses 

•Support Staff 

•Public Health Professionals 

•Fellows 

•Residents and Students 

JOINTLY SPONSORED BY: 

Creighton University School of Medicine 

Department of Surgery 

Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery 

and Health Sciences Continuing Education 

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Purpose and Objectives 

Purpose: This conference is designed to update primary care physicians, nurses, pharmacists and support staff on recent advances in 

the management of lower gastrointestinal diseases that are commonly seen in a primary care practice. Information presented is intended 

to enhance clinical competence in the office management and differential diagnosis of selected colon and rectal diseases and may 

include initial management as well as guidelines to assist in determining when referral to specialty consultants is indicated. 

Conference Objectives — At the end of the program, the participant should be able to: 

Session I 

• Discuss the anatomy of the colon and anorectum 

• Identify causes of anorectal pain and its treatment 

• Describe the management of infective anorectal conditions 

• Discuss the causes, symptoms and treatment of 

hemorrhoidal disease 

Session II 

• Discuss the new indications of screening for colon and 

rectal cancers 

• Describe new treatment options for bowel incontinence 

• Describe the use of robot for surgical resection of colon 

and rectum 

• Discuss the indication and use of laparoscope for the 

management of colorectal diseases 

Schedule 

7:15 a.m. 

7:50 a.m. 

Session I: 

Anorectal Diseases: Understanding an Ageless Problem 

Moderator: Mark D. Goodman, M.D. 

8:00 a.m. 

8:20 a.m. 

8:40 a.m. 

9:00 a.m. 

9:20 a.m. 

9:40 a.m. 

Session II: 

New Technologies: Management of Colon and Rectal Diseases 

Moderator: Charles A. Ternent, M.D., FACS, FASCRS 

10:05 a.m. 

10:25 a.m. 

10:45 a.m. 

11:05 a.m. 

Registration, Continental Breakfast & Visit Exhibits 

Welcome & Program Overview 

M. Shashidharan, M.D., FRCS, FACS 

Anatomy of the Colon and Anorectum – Getting to 

Know Your Guts and Backside 

Thomas H. Quinn, Ph.D. 

Managing the Emergency ‘My Butt Hurts!’ Call 

Garnet J. Blatchford, M.D., FACS 

The Safe Management of Pus in the Office 

Kerrie R. Bossard, M.D. 

Modern Management of Misbehaving Piles 


Panel Discussion 





Break & Visit Exhibits 

Moving Targets in Colorectal Cancer Screening: Is 

There a Best Test? 

Savio C. Reddymasu, M.D. 

Advances in the Management of Bowel 

Incontinence 

Alan G. Thorson, M.D., FACS 

Can a Robot Replace Your Colon and Rectal 

Surgeon? 

Charles A. Ternent, M.D., FACS, FASCRS 

Laparoscopic Colon and Rectal Resection: Operating 

on the Big Screen – Colon Cancer in Prime Time? 

Jennifer S. Beaty, M.D., FACS 

Session III 

• Determine the diagnostic utility of molecular testing in 

patients with colorectal cancer 

• Review the non-surgical treatment of diverticulitis 

• Identify various treatments available for the management 

of clostridium difficile colitis 

• Discuss the use of chemotherapeutic drugs for the 

treatment of colon and rectal cancers 

• Review the symptoms and treatment of irritable bowel 

syndrome 

11:25 a.m. 

11:45 a.m. 

Noon 

Session III: 

New Concepts in the Management of Colorectal Diseases 

Moderator: M. Shashidharan, M.D., FACS 

1:00 p.m. 

1:20 p.m. 

1:40 p.m. 

2:00 p.m. 

2:20 p.m. 

2.40 p.m. 

3:00 p.m. 






Break & Visit Exhibits 

Lunch with Faculty – Meet the Professor 

Course faculty will be present at each table for 

individualized discussion of colon and rectal 

diseases – bring your interesting cases and 

questions. 

Molecular Testing in Colorectal Cancer 

Poonam Sharma, M.B.B.S. 

Proven Methods to Keep Diverticular Disease 

Away from the Surgeon 

Gary L. Gorby, M.D. 

Changing Perspectives in the Medical 

Management of C.difficile Colitis 

A. Sasan Gholami, M.D. 

Update in Systemic Therapy for Colorectal 

Cancer 

Yungpo Bernard Su, M.D., FACP 

IBS: A Review 

Marc A. Scheer, D.O. 




Marc A. Scheer, D.O. 

Poonam Sharma, M.D. 


Evaluation & Adjournment

Course Director 


Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery 




Omaha, Neb. 

Faculty 


Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery 

Program Director, Colon & Rectal Surgery Residency 




Omaha, Neb. 


Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery 




Omaha, Neb. 


Clinical Fellow 

Colon and Rectal Surgery, Inc. 



Omaha, Neb. 

Mark D. Goodman, M.D. 

Associate Professor of Medicine 

Department of Family Medicine 


Omaha, Neb. 


Consultant Infectious Diseases 

Methodist Physicians Clinic 

Regency Infectious Diseases/Travel Clinic 

Omaha, Neb. 


Associate Professor and Chief 

Medicine Service Line, VA Nebraska-Western Iowa 

Health Care System 

Adult Infectious Diseases Division 


Co-Director, The Center for Preparedness Education 

A Joint Endeavor of Creighton University School of 

Medicine and University of Nebraska Medical Center 

Omaha, Neb. 


Professor of Biomedical Sciences and Surgery 

Department of Biomedical Sciences 


Omaha, Neb. 


Assistant Professor of Medicine 

Director, Endoscopic Ultrasound Program 

Division of Gastroenterology 

Department of Medicine 


Omaha, Neb. 

Marc A. Scheer, M.D. 

Consultant Gastroenterologist 

Midwest Gastroenterologists Associates, PC 

Omaha, Neb. 

Poonam Sharma, M.B.B.S. 

Associate Professor and Vice Chair 

Department of Pathology 


Associate Professor 

Creighton University School of Pharmacy and 

Health Professions 

Omaha, Neb. 


Medical Oncology 

Nebraska Cancer Specialists 

Omaha, Neb. 


Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery 




Omaha, Neb. 


Clinical Professor of Surgery 


Clinical Professor of Surgery 

University of Nebraska College of Medicine 

Omaha, Neb. 

Planning Committee: M. Shashidharan, M.D., FRCS, FACS; Alan 

G. Thorson, M.D., FACS; Sally C. O’Neill, Ph.D.; Pat Newlin M.S.N., 

R.N., WOCN; and Loretta Melichar. 

HSCE Program Review Committee: Mark Malesker, PharmD; 

Philip Brauer, Ph.D.; Scott DiLorenzo, D.D.S.; Lesa Grovas, M.N., 

APRN-NP; Dennis Higginbotham, D.D.S.; Linda Lazure, Ph.D., R.N.; 

Sally C. O’Neill, Ph.D.; Amy Pick, Pharm.D.

Additional Information 

CANCELLATION 

Please call 800.548.2633 or 402.280.5659 by Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. Refund less $25 if cancelling by 

Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. No refund after Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. 

EMERGENCY PHONE 

402.399.9000 – Ask for the Creighton University HSCE Program. 

MEETING PLACE 

Omaha Marriott Hotel, 10220 Regency Circle, Omaha, Neb. 

Phone: 800.228.9290 or 402.399.9000 website: omahamarriott.com 

LODGING 

The Omaha Marriott Regency is offering a rate of $129/night plus tax to guests who would like to stay 

during the meeting. Please reference the Creighton University Program to receive the discounted rate. 

Reservations should be made prior to February 1, 2013, after this date subject to availability. 

OMAHA MARRIOTT REGENCY DIRECTIONS 

From Eppley Airfield: Abbott Drive South (left) to Downtown area. West (right) on Dodge Street to 

Regency Parkway exit. Turn left at first light; turn left at the next light (under Dodge Street). Turn right at 

split in road; turn right at Regency Circle. Hotel is on the right. 

From I-80: I-680 North to Dodge Street East. Exit Regency Parkway; turn left at first light. Turn right at 

Regency Circle. Hotel is on the right. 

CLIMATE AND DRESS 

Casual dress is encouraged for the entire meeting. Temperature in meeting rooms can fluctuate. Layered 

clothing is suggested. 

SPECIAL NEEDS 

Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education (HSCE) wishes to ensure that no individual 

with special needs is excluded, denied services, segregated or otherwise treated differently from other 

individuals because of the absence of auxiliary aids and services. If you are in need of auxiliary aids or 

services, please contact HSCE at 800.548.2633 or 402.280.5659. 

COURTESY 

For the concentration and comfort of our participants, we ask that all cell phones and pagers be silenced 

during sessions of the conference. Breaks are provided for your communication convenience. Thank you 

for your cooperation. 

WEBSITE 

CREIGHTON HSCE: cme.creighton.edu

Registration 

Program Registration Fees 

Physicians, General Surgeons, Nurse Practitioners, 

Physician Assistants, Pharmacists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125 

Nurses and Support Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $70 

Fellows, Residents and Full-time Students. . . . . . . . . . . $45 

Letter of verification of resident or student status is required to 

accompany registration 

Registration fees includes continental breakfast, lunch, and 

breaks. Registration deadline is Monday, Feb. 11, 2013. 

HANDOUT OPTIONS: Please be advised that handout materials 

for this conference will not be included in the registration 

fee and be distributed as paper copies, but rather, made 

available online ahead of time (to the best extent possible). 

Participants can download and print the presentations prior to 

the conference, or follow along on their own laptop during the 

conference. 

- • A link will be sent by email a week prior to the Conference 

to download and print the handouts needed before the 

event. 

• For those needing a traditional handout, they will be 

available by pre-order at a cost of $15. Please pre-order 

your handout by Feb. 6, 2013. No additional handouts will 

be available to purchase the day of the conference. 

230160-811620 HSCE# S162 

DON’T MISS OUT — 

REGISTER ONLINE TODAY AT: 

http://2013colonrectal.eventbrite.com 

Walk-ins are welcome, however seating or conference materials 

cannot be guaranteed. If registration/handout fee is being paid by 

check in advance, please make check out to Creighton University 

and mail to Creighton University HSCE, 601 N. 30th St., Suite 2130, 

Omaha, NE 68131. 

For questions or more information, please call the Health Sciences 

Continuing Education (HSCE) Office at 402.280.1830 or visit 

cme.creighton.edu. 

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with your smart phone 

to learn more! 

EDUCATION CREDIT 

Register by 

Feb. 11, 2013 

The Creighton University School of Medicine 

designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.25 

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should 

claim only credit commensurate with the extent of 

their participation in the activity. 

AAPA accepts AMA category 1 credit for the PRA 

from organizations accredited by ACCME. 

Application for CME credit has been filed with the 

American Academy of Family Physicians. 

Determination of credit is pending. 

The Creighton University Health Sciences 

Continuing Education designates this activity for 

6.25 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should claim 

only credit commensurate with the extent of their 

participation in the activity. 

The 21st Annual: Management of Colon and Rectal 

Diseases is sponsored by Creighton University 

Health Sciences Continuing Education (HSCE). 

HSCE is accredited by the Accreditation Council 

for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of 

continuing pharmacy education. This activity is 

assigned Universal Activity (UAN) 

# 0839-0000-13-005-L04-P and is accredited for 6.25 

hours for attendance of all CE sessions on Feb. 16, 

2013. The 21st Annual: Management of Colon and 

Rectal Diseases is a knowledge-based CE activity. 

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT 

In support of improving patient care, Creighton 

University Health Sciences Continuing Education is 

accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing 

Center (ANCC), the Accreditation Council for 

Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the Accreditation 

Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) 

to provide continuing education for the healthcare 

team. 

DISCLOSURE POLICY 

It is the policy of Creighton University Health 

Sciences Continuing Education, to ensure balance, 

independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all 

its educational activities. All faculty participating 

in this activity are expected to disclose to the 

audience any significant financial interest or other 

relationship he/she has with the manufacturer(s) 

of any commercial product(s) discussed in an 

educational presentation.

st 

21 Annual 

Management of Colon and 

Rectal Diseases 


Health Sciences 

Continuing Education 

2500 California Plaza 

Omaha, Nebraska 68178-0216 

230160-811620-7431-110 

21st Annual: Management of Colon and Rectal Diseases 


FOR MORE 

INFORMATION CALL: 

Creighton University 

Health Sciences 

Continuing Education 

800.548.2633 or 

402.280.1830 

cme.creighton.edu 

In the unlikely event this program 

is cancelled, you will be 

notified by phone. 

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Before Feb. 11, 2013 

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