Prevention after APR
Tuesday, 1 December 2026, 2:00 pm
Samar Alhomoud
Samar Alhomoud highlights the importance of anticipating perineal complications rather than managing them after they develop. She focuses on strategies that address the pelvic-floor defect and reduce the risk of perineal wound problems and hernia following APR. As surgical techniques evolve, prevention and tailored reconstruction are becoming an increasingly important part of the APR pathway.
About Samar Alhomoud
Samar Alhomoud is a colorectal surgeon and academic clinician from Saudi Arabia, specializing in complex colorectal and pelvic surgery. Her research focuses on colorectal cancer, perioperative outcomes, and multidisciplinary approaches to complex pelvic surgery. She is committed to optimizing surgical care and reducing morbidity following major colorectal procedures.
European Colorectal Congress 2026
See the full program and secure your seat.
You might also be interested in
-
Lessons learned from the Norwegian stoma trial
Lars Grønvold’s advocates for large-scale, prospective, multicentre data as they can clarify whether the benefits of anastomotic protection outweigh stoma-related morbidity and…
-
How to avoid a stoma?
Jérémie Lefevre contends that routine prophylactic diverting stomas after low anterior resection unnecessarily subject most patients to stoma-related complications, since only a…
-
How to avoid and treat skin-related complications
When a stoma is needed, protecting the skin around a stoma starts before the operation.