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Session:: Is Constipation a Surgical Disease: A Great Debate

Don't Operate for Outlet Dysfunction Constipation!

Monday, May 11, 2026
1:46 PM - 1:52 PM ET

    Panelist(s)

  • Valery Vilchez Parra, MD (she/her/hers)

    Assistant Professor
    University of California Irvine
    University of California at Irvine
    Irvine, California, United States

    All disclosed relationships have been reviewed and managed prior to the start of this activity. Any relevant relationships will be listed below. This individual has no relevant financial relationships.

Outlet dysfunction constipation is frequently a difficult symptom for the patient and there are multiple suggested treatment strategies. This debate is focused on whether surgical treatment should be considered.