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Management of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: focusing on slow transit and obstructive defecation

9th April 2025, 19:00 to 20:00 BST

Overview

ACPGBI/Dukes, in collaboration with RCSEd, is hosting a series of colorectal webinars throughout 2025, designed to support FRCS coloproctology exam preparation through case-based discussions.

Our third webinar in the series will cover Management of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: Focusing on Slow Transit and Obstructive Defecation.

Don’t miss this expert-led session—essential for higher Colorectal Surgical Trainees.

Aims

To provide an in-depth, case-based discussion on the management of pelvic floor dysfunction, with a specific focus on slow transit and obstructive defecation, to support FRCS coloproctology exam preparation and enhance clinical decision-making skills.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this webinar, attendees should be able to understand:

  • The Pathophysiology – Explain the underlying mechanisms of slow transit and obstructive defecation and their impact on colorectal function.
  • Clinical Assessment – Identify key symptoms, diagnostic tools, and investigations used to assess pelvic floor dysfunction in clinical practice.
  • Case-Based Decision Making – Apply knowledge to real-world scenarios through case-based discussions, enhancing problem-solving skills for FRCS exam preparation.
  • Multidisciplinary Management – Explore surgical and non-surgical treatment options, including physiotherapy, biofeedback, and surgical interventions.
  • Recognising Complex Cases – Discuss challenging cases, including when to refer for specialist intervention and the role of emerging technologies in treatment.

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Panellists

Our panellists include:

  • Dr. MP Eugenicos - MD, MSc(Ed), Ph.D., FHEA, FRCP. Dr Eugenicos is a Senior Lecturer / Neurogastroenterologist at, Western General Hospital Gastroenterology Department, University of Edinburgh. Her specialist interest is in disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI) having completed her PhD thesis at the University of Edinburgh, on "Functional Bowel Disorders their investigation and treatment ". She has established the 1st Specialist GI-Motility clinic in Scotland. This is a tertiary referral centre,  attracts patients with intractable GI dysmotility disorders including Faecal Incontinence and IBS from the whole of Scotland. She runs the GI-Motility laboratory for both diagnostic and therapeutic anorectal modalities such as Neurostimulation and Biofeedback treatment.

  • Ms. Kim Gorissen - MD, Surgeon (general, GI & ONCO). Ms Kim Gorissen is a Consultant in Emergency & Colorectal Surgery at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. She is a pelvic floor surgeon, clinical lead, and international proctor for Sacral Nerve Stimulation, with extensive research and teaching contributions. She serves on the Oxford University Surgical Student Teaching Committee and the National Pelvic Floor Society Council.

  • Mr. Thomas Dudding - MD, FRCS. Mr Dudding is a consultant in gastrointestinal surgery with a sub-specialty interest in colorectal and pelvic floor surgery. An internationally recognised expert in the use of neurostimulation for bowel control, Mr Dudding has extensive experience and research publications in this field. He is part of the European Sacral Neuromodulation Expert Group, the course director for European Continuing Medical Training (ECMT) advanced neuromodulation course and he sits on the executive committee of the Neuromodulation Society of United Kingdom and Ireland (NSUKI). 

  • Ms. Colette Pollard - Bsc Physiotherapist. Colette is a Pelvic Health Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (UK). Following physiotherapy training at Cardiff University nearly 16 years ago, Colette went on to specialize in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy at Guys and St. Thomas’ Hospitals (London) in 2012. Looking after a complex NHS caseload, Colette specializes in Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. She has completed an Advanced Physiotherapy MSc specializing in Pelvic Health and Non-Medical Prescribing modules. Colette has published review articles, service development projects and her qualitative MSc dissertation. She has also trained with the Institute of Psychosexual Medicine. 

CPD

1 Hour

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Recording

A recording of the webinar will be made available on this page in the days following the live broadcast.

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