Abstract Session: Research Forum

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

10:10 AM - 11:00 AM ET

Abstract Co-Moderator(s)

Emily Huang, MD, MEd

Associate Professor
The Ohio State University
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH, United States

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Jonathan Abelson, MD MS (he/him/his)

Staff Surgeon
Lahey Hospital and Medical Center
Tufts Medical Center
Arlington, MA, United States

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CME: .75 hours

Featuring original scientific and surgical work, this session highlights contributions from young researchers.

Presentations:

10:10 AM - 10:15 AM ET

Introduction
10:15 AM - 10:19 AM ET

A propensity-matched prospective pilot study of a Virtual Hospital for same-day discharge after colorectal surgery
Abstract Podium Presenter: Lillian Reza, MBBS, MSc, FRCS, PhD candidate – West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Author: Harry Edgar-Whelan, n/a – Watford General Hospital
Author: Samuel Massias, Bsc (Hons) MBBS MRCS – Watford General Hospital
Author: Bibechan Thapa, n/a – West Hertfordshire teaching hospitals nhs trust
Author: Nicholas A. Johnson, MSc – Imperial College London
Author: James Kinross, MBBS BSc PhD FRCS – Imperial College London
Author: Najib Daulatzai, MBBS, BSc, MSc, MD, FRCS – West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Senior Author: Vanash Patel, Mr, FRCS – West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
10:19 AM - 10:21 AM ET

Discussant for RF100: A propensity-matched prospective pilot study of a Virtual Hospital for same-day discharge after colorectal surgery
Discussant: John Konen, MD (he/him/his) – Rush University Medical Center
10:21 AM - 10:23 AM ET

Question and Answer
10:23 AM - 10:27 AM ET

From Tissue Characterization to In Silico Modeling: Toward a Bioinspired Artificial Ostomy Sphincter for Ostomy Patients
Abstract Podium Presenter: fabrizio vittadello, Expertise in minivasive colorectal surgery (he/him/his) – Azienda Ospedale Universita Padova
Author: Chiara Giulia Fontanella, n/a – Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padova
Author: Veronica Macchi, n/a – Section of Human Anatomy, Department of Neuroscience, University of Padova
Author: Elena Stocco, n/a – Section of Human Anatomy, Department of Neuroscience
Author: Antonio Rella, n/a – OSA General Surgery - Padua University Hospital
Author: Andrea Grego, n/a – Escp; Siccr;
Author: Ilaria toniolo, n/a – Industrial Engineering Department of University of Padova
Author: Maria Vittoria Mascolini, PhD in Industrial Engineering – University of Padova
Author: Emanuele Luigi Carniel, Ph.D. – University of Padova
Author: Alice Pecorino, n/a – University of Padua
Author: Daniele Sandonà, n/a – OSA General Surgery, Padua University Hospital, 35128 Padua, Italy
Author: Veronica Bosco, n/a – Department of industrial engineering, University of Padova
Author: Nicola Passuello, MD (he/him/his) – OSA General Surgery - Padua University Hospital
Senior Author: Giacomo Sarzo, n/a – OSA General Surgery, Padua University Hospital, 35128 Padua, Italy
10:27 AM - 10:29 AM ET

Discussant for: From Tissue Characterization to In Silico Modeling: Toward a Bioinspired Artificial Ostomy Sphincter for Ostomy Patients
Discussant: Georgios Karagkounis, MD – Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
10:29 AM - 10:31 AM ET

Question and Answer
10:31 AM - 10:35 AM ET

Psychiatric Disorders May Be Associated With Longer Hospital Stay After Colon Resection in an Exploratory Analysis of a Multinational Cohort
Abstract Podium Presenter: Katerina Neumann, MSc Md/PhD – Dalhousie University
Author: Adele Orovec, MD – Dalhousie University
Author: Latefa Y A Y A AlMazroui, MD – Dalhousie university
Author: Tongtong Li, MSc, MB – Department of Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Author: David Yabar, n/a – Dalhousie University
Author: Richard T. Spence, MD FRCS PhD – Dalhousie University
Author: Boris Gala-Lopez, MD, MSc, PhD. – Dalhousie University
Author: Bassey Enodien, n/a – Kantonspital Glarus
Author: Daniel M. Frey, board cerified visceral surgeon (Switzerland) – University of Basel, Switzerland
Author: Stephan A. Vorburger, n/a – none
Author: Sven Flemming, SF – Department of Surgery I, University Hospital Wuerzburg
Author: Julia-Kristin Grass, n/a – General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery Department and Clinic, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf
Author: Tomas Poskus, n/a – Vilnius University
Author: Florian Ponholzer, n/a – Department of Visceral, Transplant and Thoracic Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck
Author: Helga Komi, Doctor – Department of Visceral, Transplant and Thoracic Surgery, Center of Operative Medicine, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
Author: Ovunc Bardakcioglu, MD, FACS, FASCRS – Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV
Author: Michael Honaker, MD, FACS, FASCRS – East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine
Author: Anas Taha, Surgery – Kantonspital Baselland
Author: Otto Kolmar, n/a – KSBL Liestal
Author: Robert Rosenberg, MD – Kantonsspital Baselland
Author: Daniel C. Steinemann, MD – Clarunis - Universitäres Bauchzentrum Basel
Author: Beat P Müller, none – University Digestive Healthcare Center Basel
Author: Stephanie Taha-Mehlitz, n/a – Department of Surgery, Clarunis University Digestive Health Care Center Basel, Basel, Switzerland
Author: Gregory Knapp, FRCSC – Dalhousie University / Nova Scotia Health
Author: Farsan Faghiri-Wannig, n/a – Faculty of Medicine, University Basel, Basel, Switzerland
Author: Vincent Ochs, n/a – Department of Biomedical Engineering, University Basel
10:35 AM - 10:37 AM ET

Discussant for: Psychiatric Disorders May Be Associated With Longer Hospital Stay After Colon Resection in an Exploratory Analysis of a Multinational Cohort
Discussant: Kinga S. Olortegui, MD, MS, FACS – UChicago Medicine
10:37 AM - 10:39 AM ET

Question and Answer
10:39 AM - 10:43 AM ET

Synchronous Robotic Resection of Primary Colorectal Tumors and Liver Metastases: A Single-Center Experience
Abstract Podium Presenter: Ahmed Allawi, MD, FACS (he/him/his) – AdventHealth Tampa
Senior Author: Sarmad Mohammed Salih, MBChB – Fellow
10:43 AM - 10:45 AM ET

Discussant for: Synchronous Robotic Resection of Primary Colorectal Tumors and Liver Metastases: A Single-Center Experience
Discussant: Kerri Lopez, MD – University of Maryland School of Medicine
10:45 AM - 10:47 AM ET

Question and Answer
10:47 AM - 11:00 AM ET

Closing Remarks or Buffer Time