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Colorectal and Urogenital Care Research

What our colorectal surgery research means for kids

With a focus on surgical reconstruction and long-term outcomes of children born with colorectal and urogenital congenital problems and associated malformations, we not only implement the most advanced treatment of these conditions, but we educate and collaborate with providers around the world. This ongoing collaboration helps to ensure every child can have the best functional prognosis and improved quality of life.

Contact us at 720-777-9880 or colorectal@childrenscolorado.org.

"Our database contains over 3,000 surgical repairs of colorectal and urogenital conditions. Having the largest database in the world offers a treasure and allows us to predict the functional prognosis of patients early in life as well as identify patients at risk."

"" -ALBERTO PEÑA, MD
Dr. Andrea Bischoff (left) and Dr. Luis De la Torre (right) of the International Center for Colorectal and Urogenital Care at Children’s Hospital Colorado.

A Global Call for Data to Improve Outcomes for Colorectal Conditions

8/27/2024 1 min. read

Our researchers are calling for hospitals around the world to share their data on surgical outcomes for congenital colorectal conditions in order to lower reoperation rates and improve lives.
Lead study author and pediatric colorectal surgeon Luis De La Torre-Mondragon, MD, examines a young girl while her mother holds her.

Radiological Supervision Increases Effectiveness of Bowel Management Program

2/13/2024 1 min. read

Kids with chronic constipation need proper monitoring and treatment for symptom relief. Our bowel management program includes daily X-rays, which has led to high success rates for patients.
Dr. Duncan Wilcox performs surgery at Children's Hospital Colorado.

Using NSAIDs After Lower Urinary Track Reconstruction Doesn’t Increase AKI Risk

9/27/2024 1 min. read

Our pediatric urology researchers report new evidence that using NSAIDS for pain management after lower urinary tract reconstruction does not increase the risk of an acute kidney injury (AKI).
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Colorectal and urogenital research advancements

By constantly sharing our research, we believe we can improve and advance colorectal care beyond the limits of our hospital and have a more significant impact on the health of children with congenital colorectal and urogenital conditions.

Established by Alberto Peña, MD, the pioneer of the posterior sagittal anorectoplasty (PSARP) – also known as the pull-through procedure – our team of colorectal and urogenital surgeons approach research with the optimum future of patients in mind.

Our International Center for Colorectal and Urogenital Care hosts the largest database of patients with congenital colorectal and urogenital conditions in the world. We are committed to advancing the field through continuous research on long-term follow up, surgical outcomes, prenatal diagnosis, reproductive and sexual function, as well as innovation.

Colorectal professional education videos

In these short videos, our experts offer insights into the advanced treatments and specialized clinical care they provide at our hospital.