Anna Spivak
@annaspivs
Colorectal Surgeon @ClevelandClinic
Thankful for amazing partners @DrShanWallace and @MfrParaiso with whom we help patients with multicompartment pelvic organ prolapse! @dramypark @SandipVasavada @MRegueiroMD @drtracyhull @arikanters @KristenBanMD @RebeccaGunterMD
@annaspivs and @DrShanWallace join Butts & Guts this week to discuss the complexities of multicompartment pelvic organ prolapse. Listen & learn about how their multidisciplinary team works to restore the quality of life of patients at @ClevelandClinic cle.clinic/3QywmC2
Another outstanding fellow class! All amazing in their own right, but as a group, I couldn’t have asked for a better team. All moving on to amazing positions across the world and will keep the CCF colorectal surgery tradition going strong for decades to come. Congratulations!!
Congratulations to our graduating @ClevelandClinic fellows! It’s been an honor to be part of your training and we’re so proud of all you accomplished. Excited to see everything you’ll achieve ahead! Huge shout out to Teacher of the Year @jsommov 🎓🌟
Congratulations to our graduating @ClevelandClinic fellows! It’s been an honor to be part of your training and we’re so proud of all you accomplished. Excited to see everything you’ll achieve ahead! Huge shout out to Teacher of the Year @jsommov 🎓🌟
A literature review on the role of artificial intelligence–based chatbots in patient education in colorectal surgery - Surgery surgjournal.com/article/S0039-… @SurgJournal
Evaluating transanal irrigation for alleviating symptoms of low anterior resection syndrome post rectal cancer surgery: A meta-analysis @SurgJournal surgjournal.com/article/S0039-… @ASCRS_1 @escp_tweets @ACPGBI @PortalSBCP
Nice study that shows why #ptns can be an option in selected cases. @profcknowles @SWexner @LilianaBordei @annaspivs @francomarinello @PortalSBCP
#DCRJournal visual abstract recap | Efficacy of Traditional Acupuncture Compared to Biofeedback Therapy in Fecal Incontinence: A Randomized Controlled Trial: bit.ly/4eiBtzB @SeanLangenfeld @changtangMD @luciacolorectal @deanlute @juliomayol
Dr. Benjamin Cohen, clinical director for the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center at Cleveland Clinic, joins the Butts & Guts podcast to share updates in advanced therapies to treat IBD. Learn how these treatments are improving outcomes for IBD patients. cle.clinic/44SAjbe
#DCRJournal Visual Abstract | Trends for the Surgical Management of Rectal Prolapse in the Elderly: A Contemporary Analysis of the National Quality Improvement Program: bit.ly/3RjktzK @SeanLangenfeld @TAMISYoda @Schadi_CRS @Doc_Brown44
Delighted to hear that Dra. Lucia Oliveira @luciacolorectal has been elected President of the Sociedade Brasileira de Coloproctologia! You can’t imagine how happy and proud this makes me. I’m sure she will be an outstanding President. It’s inspiring to see friends and colleagues…
Curious about what happens once you send your patients to pelvic PT? Join us on Sunday @ 7p EST to unravel the mystery with Ashlee Lee, DPT! share.surgeonapp.com/public/share/6… @surgeon #pelvichealth #4FellowsByFellows #CRSVE
TONIGHT @ 7P EST! Dr. Jon Abelson kicks off our Transition to Practice series with his experiences in the first few years of practice. This session will NOT be recorded, so catch it live! share.surgeonapp.com/public/share/6… @surgeonapp1 @MarkSoliman
We’ll have short talks, cases and lots of multidisciplinary discussion! Looking forward to it.
🚨 Not to Miss Free CME Event! 🚨 🗓️ July 9 – LIVE from Cleveland Clinic 🎯 PERSONALIZED APPROACH TO NEOADJUVANT THERAPY IN RECTAL CANCER Join @DavidLiskaMD @davidrrosenmd @smitha42 @GIlymphomapath @kgnairmd @CleClinicMD for CME virtual event 🔗 Register bit.ly/LIVECC2025
Results of an international Delphi survey study to develop a consensus definition of each colon cancer segment. Rea more in this month's #DCRJournal: bit.ly/4jTG6CU @SeanLangenfeld @Neil_J_Smart @TAMISYoda @Schadi_CRS @Doc_Brown44 @slsteinmd1 @MarkSoliman @rahila_essani
Pelvic Floor Consortium joint @iugaoffice @ASCRS_1 again brings together shared knowledge from Urogyn, colorectal and PFPT experts- we offer stronger repairs when we team up!
Dr. Steele, below is suggested copy for X: GI psychologist @DrMadisonSimons joins Butts & Guts discuss the psychological challenges that patients with GI disorders often experience. Learn about treatment options for those with motility disorders. cle.clinic/3xpjLea
On this episode of Butts and Guts, registered dietitian, Kendra Weekley, explores the latest research surrounding nutrition for gut health and the influence our gut microbiome has on brain function, mood regulation, immune system strength and more! bit.ly/409X5tn
IBD associated rectal cancer less responsive to neoadjuvant tx and worse DFS when matched to sporadic LARC. As presented #ddw2025 by @imrankhaankakar. @MRegueiroMD @EmreGorgunMD @HolubarStefan @SAmarnathMD @arikanters @DrMikeValente @annaspivs cle.clinic/4jUP5nY
🟡 #FaecalIncontinence affects millions — but is rarely discussed. This June, we’re highlighting audit data, treatment approaches, and patient perspectives to help change that. 📊 Start with the facts. Stay for the insight. Join us for #ESCPFIMonth
Thank you @DCRjournal for allowing us to share our experience on rectovaginal obstetrical fistula repair at Gynocare hospital in Kenya! @dubaicolorectal @drtracyhull @HalabiMd @DavidLiskaMD @ScottRSteeleMD @MRegueiroMD @CleClinicMD @LilianaBordei @AnnLowry12 @SWexner
#DCRJournal highlights @campaign_52: Restoring Hope, Dignity, and Better Future for African Women with Complex Pelvic Fistulas: bit.ly/4dALjhf @SeanLangenfeld @Neil_J_Smart @TAMISYoda @Schadi_CRS @Doc_Brown44 @slsteinmd1 @MarkSoliman @rahila_essani @JohnRTMonsonMD
#DCRJournal Visual Abstract recap | Recurrence Rates and Risk Factors in the Altemeier Procedure for Rectal Prolapse: A Multicenter Study: bit.ly/40c3Hs0
Fantastic talk by @LilianaBordei at the National Conference of Surgery in Iasi on pushing the limits for MIS in ultra low rectal cancer. How low can one go while still focusing on patient’s functional outcomes? @LARSCollab8950 @annaspivs @BoutrosMarylise