Did you know that surgery may be an effective long-term treatment option for people with IBD? Have you been wondering about how to improve your quality of life when living with an ostomy?
IBD can be a puzzle. An ostomy can be that missing piece. Join us to hear about why people with Crohn’s or colitis may need to undergo surgery, including an ostomy, to better manage their disease. Connect with an expert gastroenterologist to hear more about surgical treatment options (e.g. colectomy, ileostomy or J-pouch creation, resection), types of ostomies (permanent vs. temporary), the benefits and risks of surgery, and what to expect before, during, and after surgery.
You will also get advice on how to live comfortably with an ostomy after surgery and align your daily activities with your ostomy pouch management routine, including diet, exercise, work or school, and intimacy. Other impacts of living with an ostomy, such as coping with mental health, pregnancy, and travelling will also be discussed.
You will have the opportunity to ask your questions ahead of time when you register or live during the event.
This event will be offered in French, with live simultaneous interpretation in English.
Please click here to register for the webinar on October 24, 2023 at 7:00pm ET. Can't attend live? Register for the webinar and we'll send you a link to the recording. Please submit your questions ahead of time using the registration form.
Panelists
Dr. Colette Deslandres (M.D., Ph.D.), Dr. Frank Schwenter (M.D., Ph.D.), Mrs. Chantal Leduc (R.N.), and Marc Rouleau!
Dr. Colette Deslandres is the head of the Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Department at the CHU Sainte-Justine, University of Montreal since 2014. She is a Clinical Professor at this institution and directs the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program (IBD) at CHU Sainte-Justine since 2005. Her main research interests include the onset and evolution of IBD, the microbiome, and emerging IBD therapies. Dr. Deslandres has authored an educational chapter on IBD and Ostomies for Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s Promoting Access and Care through Centres of Excellence (PACE) network. She has also published 80 articles in peer-reviewed journals, 15 book chapters, and 90 abstracts and received the 2018 Award of Excellence – Clinic of the University of Montreal for her work in the Department of Pediatrics.
Dr. Frank Schwenter is Clinical Associate Professor at the Université de Montréal and works in the CHUM Digestive Surgery Department, focusing on colorectal oncology and inflammatory disease surgery. He obtained a Doctorate in Medicine and Science (M.D., Ph.D.) from the University of Lausanne in the Center for Surgical Research and Gene Therapy. He also completed a post-doctoral research fellowship at the University of Toronto on the genetics of colorectal cancer, before specializing in digestive oncology surgery in the Fellowship program at McGill University in Montreal. Dr. Schwenter has published in both primary and clinical research, participates in various research protocols in Montreal and Geneva, and is involved in teaching at the Université de Montréal.
Chantal Leduc is a nurse clinician specializing in pediatric ostomy therapy at the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) Sainte-Justine. She has been with the hospital for 35 years, and over the past 23 years has developed expertise in wound and ostomy care. She acts as a resource person for staff, collaborating with medical teams and families. Involved in training programs at the hospital and in the healthcare network, she works to create the right conditions for skills acquisition and team development.
Marc Rouleau is from Sainte-Marguerite, Quebec, and is a proud husband and father of two. He was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 1994. He has often been hospitalized and has undergone several surgical interventions, including a complete colon removal (colectomy). Today, Marc is a valued Gutsy Support mentor with Crohn’s and Colitis Canada. He is also actively involved in his regional community, has a fulfilling career, and follows his passion for skiing. His life is marked by his determination to overcome the challenges of his disease, and he hopes to inspire others in similar situations.
Event Details
Date: October 24, 2023
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm ET