IPAA and continent ileostomy (Kock pouch and modifications) workshop

The Pouch workshop is a training initiative by ESCP's European School of Coloproctology to promote theoretical background knowledge and practical experience on the ileoanal pouch procedure and two different variants of a continent ileostomy.

We cordially invite stomatherapists, nurses and other interested parties to join the first (theoretical) day of the workshop at a very reduced rate, we would love to see you there! Since management of these very special patients can only be successful if we cooperate closely amongst us, we would be delighted to intiate and structure patient care across Europe with you. It is envisaged, that continent ileostomies will have a revival, after surgical modifications have led to a much better outcome and quality of life for patients with a well-functioning continent ileostomy is excellent.

On the first day of the workshop, we will address the relevant aspects of ileoanal and continent pouches, including evolution, indications for conversion and management. Patients with pouches will frequently have received a protective ileostomy, some of which are never reversed for different reasons. Other patients have a pouch failure and might be good candidates for a continent ileostomy. Management of a continent ileostomies may pose smaller and bigger problems in the further course, that would enormously benefit from your expertise.