Use of SMS texts for facilitating access to online alcohol interventions: a feasibility study

A41 Use of SMS texts for facilitating access to online alcohol interventions: a feasibility study In: Addiction Science & Clinical Practice 2017, 12(Suppl 1): A4

Stoma:challenges in stoma surgery and patient management

There are approximately 32,000 stoma patients in the Netherlands and approximately 7,000 new stomas are placed each year. Having a stoma has a major impact on a patient's mental and physical health and well-being. In addition, stoma operations are associated with a high risk of complications. It is therefore important to know which patient groups benefit from a stoma and which patient groups only experience disadvantages. This dissertation has investigated 1) specific patient groups undergoing emergency surgery, 2) elderly patients who underwent surgery for colon and rectal cancer and 3) patients after rectal cancer surgery. In addition, it was investigated how stoma patients can best be guided in the form of patient education and care pathways, in order to reduce readmissions and the need for home care. Finally, a new technique for lifting a stoma through the stoma opening itself (single-port) was examined. This method turned out to be just as safe and associated with fewer complications compared to the classic open surgery method. With the help of these studies, this dissertation hopes to provide physicians with more information in the decision-making process of who benefits or does not benefit from a stoma, how to eliminate a stoma and what the effects are of good patient education and care pathways for stoma patients

Laparoscopic Fenestration of a Giant Pseudocyst after Totally Extra Peritoneal Inguinal Hernia Repair

A giant pseudocyst is a rare complication after hernioplasty and is seldom seen. The pathophysiology is unclear; it characteristically does not contain epithelial lining and can be considered giant if the diameter exceeds 10 cm. Pseudocysts are mostly described after incisional hernia repairs and are usually treated with surgical resection. We report a case of a giant pseudocyst three years after totally extra peritoneal inguinal hernia repair. Laparoscopic fenestration without removing the pseudocyst with or without removal of the polypropylene mesh is a safe and effective minimal invasive approach to the treatment of a symptomatic pseudocyst and should also be considered in the approach of other large symptomatic cysts

Female Representation and Position Based on Facts and Members Views in the European Society of Coloproctology

There is wide variation in gender distribution in colorectal surgery across different European countries. This study aimed to evaluate female representation, implicit bias, and members' perception on female participation and representation at the European Society of Coloproctology 2017 annual scientific meeting. This was a retrospective mixed-methods cross-sectional observational study. The study was conducted using data from the 2017 European Society of Coloproctology annual scientific meeting program and attendees. The primary outcome measure was the percentage of female speakers in the formal program and assessment for implicit bias. Secondary outcomes were the percentage of women attending the conference, the percentage of women serving on committees, and the results of the online survey. Female representation was retrospectively quantified by role, session type, and topic. Implicit bias was measured classifying the introductions of speakers by moderators as formal (using a professional title) or informal (using name only), then further stratified by gender. An online survey was disseminated and analyzed to investigate the members' perception as a benchmark analysis. Disparities were found between sexes, with fewer women attending the conference (25%), serving as session chairs (8%), speakers (21%), and on committees (10%) compared with men. There were no differences across sexes regarding the formal or informal introduction. The survey among our members showed that significantly fewer women felt equally endorsed within the society compared with men (33% versus 63%; p The retrospective design with data available to be analyzed was limited by the sessions recorded (27/49) and survey respondents (28%). Female representation within European Society of Coloproctology as chair, speaker, attendee, and committee member was much lower than male representation, both in absolute numbers and relative to membership. Greater awareness of this disparity and inclusiveness are aims of our society. The impact of these initiatives will be determined by reevaluating these metrics at the 2020 annual meeting. See Video Abstract at http://links.lww.com/DCR/B384. ANTECEDENTES:Existe una amplia variabilidad en la distribución de géneros en la cirugía colorrectal en los diferentes países de Europa.OBJETIVO:Evaluar la representación femenina, el sesgo implícito y la percepción de los miembros sobre la participación y representación femenina en el 12° Congreso científico anual de la Sociedad Europea de Coloproctología.DESIGN:Este fué un estudio observacional retrospectivo de métodos mixtos transversales.AJUSTES:Los análisis se realizaron utilizando los datos del programa cintífico de la reunión y los datos de los presentes en el Congreso de la ESCP en 2017.MEDIDAS PRINCIPALES DE RESULTADOS:La principal medida en el resultado fue el porcentaje de disertantes femeninas en el programa definitivo y la evaluación del sesgo implícito. Los resultados secundarios fueron el porcentaje de mujeres que asistieron a la conferencia, trabajaron en los comités y los resultados de la encuesta informática.METODOS:La representación femenina se cuantificó retrospectivamente según el rol, tipo de sesión y temas. Se midió el sesgo implícito clasificando las introducciones de los disertantes por parte de los moderadores de manera formal (usando un título profesional) o informal (usando solamente el nombre), y luego fueron estratificadas por género. Se difundió y analizó una encuesta informática para investigar la percepción de los miembros como análisis de referencia.RESULTADOS:Se encontraron disparidades de género, con menos mujeres presentes en la conferencia (25%), obrando como presidentes de sesión (8%), como disertantes (21%) y como miembros de comités (10%) comparadas con los hombres. No hubo diferencia entre sexos con respecto a la introducción formal o informal. La encuesta informática entre los miembros mostró significativamente que menos mujeres se sentían respaldadas igualitariamente dentro de la sociedad comparadas con los hombres (33% frente a 63%,

Representacin y posicin femenina en la sociedad europea de coloproctologa basada en los hechos y las opiniones de sus miembros

BACKGROUND: There is wide variation in gender distribution in colorectal surgery across different European countries. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate female representation, implicit bias, and members’ perception on female participation and representation at the European Society of Coloproctology 2017 annual scientific meeting. DESIGN: This was a retrospective mixed-methods cross-sectional observational study. SETTINGS: The study was conducted using data from the 2017 European Society of Coloproctology annual scientific meeting program and attendees. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The primary outcome measure was the percentage of female speakers in the formal program and assessment for implicit bias. Secondary outcomes were the percentage of women attending the conference, the percentage of women serving on committees, and the results of the online survey. METHODS: Female representation was retrospectively quantified by role, session type, and topic. Implicit bias was measured classifying the introductions of speakers by moderators as formal (using a professional title) or informal (using name only), then further stratified by gender. An online survey was disseminated and analyzed to investigate the members’ perception as a benchmark analysis. RESULTS: Disparities were found between sexes, with fewer women attending the conference (25%), serving as session chairs (8%), speakers (21%), and on committees (10%) compared with men. There were no differences across sexes regarding the formal or informal introduction. The survey among our members showed that significantly fewer women felt equally endorsed within the society compared with men (33% versus 63%; p < 0.001). LIMITATIONS: The retrospective design with data available to be analyzed was limited by the sessions recorded (27/49) and survey respondents (28%). CONCLUSIONS: Female representation within European Society of Coloproctology as chair, speaker, attendee, and committee member was much lower than male representation, both in absolute numbers and relative to membership. Greater awareness of this disparity and inclusiveness are aims of our society. The impact of these initiatives will be determined by reevaluating these metrics at the 2020 annual meeting. See Video Abstract at https://links.lww.com/DCR/B384.ANTECEDENTES:Existe una amplia variabilidad en la distribución de géneros en la cirugía colorrectal en los diferentes países de Europa.OBJETIVO:Evaluar la representación femenina, el sesgo implícito y la percepción de los miembros sobre la participación y representación femenina en el 12° Congreso científico anual de la Sociedad Europea de Coloproctología.DESIGN:Este fué un estudio observacional retrospectivo de métodos mixtos transversales.AJUSTES:Los análisis se realizaron utilizando los datos del programa cintífico de la reunión y los datos de los presentes en el Congreso de la ESCP en 2017.MEDIDAS PRINCIPALES DE RESULTADOS:La principal medida en el resultado fue el porcentaje de disertantes femeninas en el programa definitivo y la evaluación del sesgo implícito. Los resultados secundarios fueron el porcentaje de mujeres que asistieron a la conferencia, trabajaron en los comités y los resultados de la encuesta informática.METODOS:La representación femenina se cuantificó retrospectivamente según el rol, tipo de sesión y temas. Se midió el sesgo implícito clasificando las introducciones de los disertantes por parte de los moderadores de manera formal (usando un título profesional) o informal (usando solamente el nombre), y luego fueron estratificadas por género. Se difundió y analizó una encuesta informática para investigar la percepción de los miembros como análisis de referencia.RESULTADOS:Se encontraron disparidades de género, con menos mujeres presentes en la conferencia (25%), obrando como presidentes de sesión (8%), como disertantes (21%) y como miembros de comités (10%) comparadas con los hombres. No hubo diferencia entre sexos con respecto a la introducción formal o informal. La encuesta informática entre los miembros mostró significativamente que menos mujeres se sentían respaldadas igualitariamente dentro de la sociedad comparadas con los hombres (33% frente a 63%, p<0.001).LIMITACIONES:Diseño retrospectivo de datos limitados a las sesiones grabadas (27/49) y a los encuestados (28%) disponibles para el análisis.CONCLUSIONES:La representación femenina dentro de la Sociedad Europea de Coloproctología como presidente, disertante, asistente ó como miembro del comité fué mucho menor que la representación masculina, tanto en números absolutos como en relación con la membresía. Crear una mayor conciencia de esta disparidad de inclusión son prioridad en nuestra sociedad. El impacto de estas iniciativas se determinará re-evaluando estas variables en reuniones futuras. Consulte Video Resumen en http://links.lww.com/DCR/B384

Female Representation and Position Based on Facts and Members Views in the European Society of Coloproctology.

There is wide variation in gender distribution in colorectal surgery across different European countries. This study aimed to evaluate female representation, implicit bias, and members' perception on female participation and representation at the European Society of Coloproctology 2017 annual scientific meeting. This was a retrospective mixed-methods cross-sectional observational study. The study was conducted using data from the 2017 European Society of Coloproctology annual scientific meeting program and attendees. The primary outcome measure was the percentage of female speakers in the formal program and assessment for implicit bias. Secondary outcomes were the percentage of women attending the conference, the percentage of women serving on committees, and the results of the online survey. Female representation was retrospectively quantified by role, session type, and topic. Implicit bias was measured classifying the introductions of speakers by moderators as formal (using a professional title) or informal (using name only), then further stratified by gender. An online survey was disseminated and analyzed to investigate the members' perception as a benchmark analysis. Disparities were found between sexes, with fewer women attending the conference (25%), serving as session chairs (8%), speakers (21%), and on committees (10%) compared with men. There were no differences across sexes regarding the formal or informal introduction. The survey among our members showed that significantly fewer women felt equally endorsed within the society compared with men (33% versus 63%; p The retrospective design with data available to be analyzed was limited by the sessions recorded (27/49) and survey respondents (28%). Female representation within European Society of Coloproctology as chair, speaker, attendee, and committee member was much lower than male representation, both in absolute numbers and relative to membership. Greater awareness of this disparity and inclusiveness are aims of our society. The impact of these initiatives will be determined by reevaluating these metrics at the 2020 annual meeting. See Video Abstract at http://links.lww.com/DCR/B384. ANTECEDENTES:Existe una amplia variabilidad en la distribución de géneros en la cirugía colorrectal en los diferentes países de Europa.OBJETIVO:Evaluar la representación femenina, el sesgo implícito y la percepción de los miembros sobre la participación y representación femenina en el 12° Congreso científico anual de la Sociedad Europea de Coloproctología.DESIGN:Este fué un estudio observacional retrospectivo de métodos mixtos transversales.AJUSTES:Los análisis se realizaron utilizando los datos del programa cintífico de la reunión y los datos de los presentes en el Congreso de la ESCP en 2017.MEDIDAS PRINCIPALES DE RESULTADOS:La principal medida en el resultado fue el porcentaje de disertantes femeninas en el programa definitivo y la evaluación del sesgo implícito. Los resultados secundarios fueron el porcentaje de mujeres que asistieron a la conferencia, trabajaron en los comités y los resultados de la encuesta informática.METODOS:La representación femenina se cuantificó retrospectivamente según el rol, tipo de sesión y temas. Se midió el sesgo implícito clasificando las introducciones de los disertantes por parte de los moderadores de manera formal (usando un título profesional) o informal (usando solamente el nombre), y luego fueron estratificadas por género. Se difundió y analizó una encuesta informática para investigar la percepción de los miembros como análisis de referencia.RESULTADOS:Se encontraron disparidades de género, con menos mujeres presentes en la conferencia (25%), obrando como presidentes de sesión (8%), como disertantes (21%) y como miembros de comités (10%) comparadas con los hombres. No hubo diferencia entre sexos con respecto a la introducción formal o informal. La encuesta informática entre los miembros mostró significativamente que menos mujeres se sentían respaldadas igualitariamente dentro de la sociedad comparadas con los hombres (33% frente a 63%,