Event details:
Title: Colorectal Conversations: Navigating Cancer, Dysfunction, and Anorectal Innovations
Topics/Presenters:
Presentation 1 - Young bowel cancer and bowel dysfunction following bowel cancer treatment
Learning outcomes:
1. Discuss the etiology behind young bowel cancer and summarise presentations that may alert to bowel cancer in younger patients
2. Outline the bowel dysfunction that occurs following bowel cancer treatment and summarise treatment options, including the role of the GP
Presented by: Dr Cori Behrenbruch, Colorectal Surgeon
Presentation 2 - Rectal prolapse, functional bowel disorders and the (potential) role of ventral rectopexy
Learning outcome:
1. Explain the anatomical basis for functional bowel disorders such as obstructed defaecation and faecal incontinence in patients with posterior compartment (rectal) prolapse
Presented by: Mr Eugene Ong, Colorectal Surgeon, General Surgeon
Presentation 3 - Updates on the Diagnosis and treatment of Anorectal Conditions
Learning outcome:
1. Describe the features on history and examination that are suggestive of an anal fissure and the management options available
Presented by: Dr Glen Guerra, Colorectal Surgeon, General Surgeon
Date: Wednesday 25 June, 2025
Time: 6.00pm – 9.15pm (Dinner & drinks provided)
Where: Builders Arms Hotel, 211 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Please note, there are stairs to get to the event room, however no lift access.
Catering: Dinner and drinks provided
Program: Presentations with interactive Q&A
Parking: There is no car park at the Builders Arms Hotel and the streets surrounding are either timed or permit and not always available.
Recommended car parks:
- Ace Parking – located at Smith Street Coles. Enter via Peel/Oxford Street. It is 400m away from the main entrance of the Pub.
- Secure parking ACU – Located next to the Australian Catholic University at 115 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy. It is located 500m from the main entrance of the Pub.
RACGP
- 2 CPD Activity points: 1.0 hr Educational Activities and 1.0 hr Reviewing Performance
Event Registration
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- First name and surname
- RACGP number
- Practice name
- Practice suburb and postcode
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