24.09.2014 – 26.09.2014, ESCP’s 9th Scientific & Annual Meeting, Barcelona

Dr. Pakravan, together with his former colleague, contributed two presentations at the European Annual Meeting for Coloproctology.

Lecture:

• Efficacy of the synthetic bioabsorbable fistula plug for the management of anal fistulas – Results after 4 years

Poster Presentation:

• Results of transanal open hemorrhoidopexy after 7 years. A single-center experience.

12.09.2014 – 15.09.2014, ISPP – International Society for Pelviperineology, Munich

At the invitation of Chairman Dr. Bernhard Liedl, Dr. Pakravan delivered a lecture at the ISPP Congress on the use and implantation of the artificial anal sphincter, Acticon Neosphincter. Additionally, a cadaver workshop on the same topic was moderated by Dr. Pakravan.

04.09.2014 SaFaRI Meeting

At the invitation of Prof. David Jayne, Dr. Pakravan presented the German experiences and results of the implantation of the magnetic anal sphincter, Fenix – MSA, at the Royal College of Surgeons in London.

19.06.2014 – 20.06.2014, Innovations in Coloproctology, 4th Live Surgery and Symposium, Berlin

At the invitation of Chairman Dr. Roland Scherer, Dr. Pakravan performed the implantation of a magnetic anal sphincter, Fenix MSA, as part of the live surgeries during the symposium.

05.06.2014, DKG Cancer Society Certificate

On 05.06.2014, the re-certification of Dr. Pakravan’s former practice community as a cooperation partner of the Darmkrebszentrum EVK Düsseldorf took place, including an on-site inspection.
During the evaluation, the CPZ founded by Dr. Pakravan was highlighted by the auditors for its excellent facilities and outstanding proctological expertise.

17.05.2014 – 21.05.2014, ASCRS 2014 Annual Meeting, Hollywood, Florida, USA

Dr. Pakravan’s former practice community was also represented at the ASCRS event in Hollywood, together with their former colleague, with their poster presentations.

Presentation (Dr. Pakravan):
“Magnetic anal sphincter augmentation in patients with severe fecal incontinence – A single center experience”

Poster Presentations:

• “Treatment of chronic constipation – The role of sacral nerve stimulation”
• “P.O.P.S. – Pelvic Organ Prolapse Suspension for Descensus Perinei and ODS: Experiences and results after 2 years”

03.04.2014 – 05.04.2014, Munich – 40th German Coloproctology Congress

Dr. Pakravan participated in the congress together with his former CPZ colleagues, Dr. Helmes and Dr. Wolff, contributing the following presentations:

Presentation (Dr. Pakravan):
“Surgical treatment of chronic constipation – What role does sacral neuromodulation (SNM) play?”

Presentations presentations:

• “Transanal open hemorrhoidopexy – A reconstructive and economical therapy for the treatment of advanced hemorrhoidal disease.”
• “P.O.P.S. – Pelvic Organ Prolapse Suspension for Descensus Perinei and ODS: Is it sufficient, or is an additional procedure required for the posterior compartment?”
• “Effectiveness of the bioabsorbable anal fistula plug in the treatment of anal fistulas – Results after 4 years.”
• “Posterior colpotomy with mesh implantation (Elevate) – An alternative to transanal resection procedures for persistent obstructive defecation syndrome (ODS) after previous correction of the anterior and middle compartments.”

27.04.2013 – 01.05.2013, ASCRS 2013 Annual Meeting, Phoenix, USA

Dr. Pakravan, together with his former colleague, presented two poster sessions at the international congress of the ASCRS:

• Early results of pelvic organ prolapse suspension operation (P.O.P.S.) for perineal descent and obstructed defecation syndrome.
• Early results of the magnetic anal sphincter implantation for patients with severe fecal incontinence.

07.03.2013 – 09.03.2013, 39th German Coloproctology Congress

At the 39th German Coloproctology Congress, Dr. Pakravan delivered a lecture titled: “Is the newly developed magnetic anal sphincter an alternative for treating severe fecal incontinence? Initial experiences after 18 implantations.” Additionally, he presented two poster sessions on the topics: “Initial results of pelvic organ prolapse suspension operation (P.O.P.S.) for pronounced perineal descent and outlet obstruction” and “Conservative treatment of hemorrhoidal disease.”

23.02.2013, VII. Coloproctology Symposium

On 23.02.2013, the VII. Coloproctology Symposium took place under the theme: “Prevention of Complications in Coloproctological Surgery.” Dr. Pakravan and his former colleague were once again able to bring internationally renowned speakers to the symposium.

28.11.2012, DKG Cancer Society Certificate

Dr. Pakravan and the CPZ Düsseldorf, founded by him, have been recognized and certified by the German Cancer Society as a cooperation partner of the Darmkrebszentrum EVK Düsseldorf for the treatment of colon cancer patients since December 2011.

26.09.2012 – 28.09.2012, 7th Annual Meeting, European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP), Vienna

Dr. Pakravan and his former colleague presented the following poster presentations:

• “Early results of the magnetic anal sphincter implantation for patients with severe fecal incontinence. (Lunchtime Poster)”
• “Three-year results of the synthetic bioabsorbable fistula plug for the management of anal fistulas.”
• “Excision of the fistula tract with tension-free primary closure for pilonidal disease.”
• “Early results of pelvic organ prolapse suspension operation for descensus perinei and obstructed defecation syndrome.”

21.06.2012 – 22.06.2012, 3rd Live Surgery and Symposium, Innovations for Coloproctology, Berlin

Dr. Pakravan presented his self-developed surgical technique for transanal open hemorrhoidopexy (TOH) in a live surgery session at the event for innovative coloproctology.

02.06.2012 – 06.06.2012, ASCRS 2012 Annual Meeting, San Antonio, USA

Dr. Pakravan and his former colleague were once again represented with a poster presentation at the international congress of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons:

• “Experiences with the synthetic bioabsorbable fistula plug for the management of anal fistulas. Primary healing rates and surgical treatment in case of persistent anal fistula.”

15.03.2012 – 17.03.2012, 38th German Coloproctology Congress

At the 38th DGK Congress, Dr. Pakravan and his former colleague presented two poster presentations:

• “Rectal prolapse and associated fecal incontinence – What strategy is required?”
• “Conversion of a transsphincteric to a superficial anal fistula – An effect of the bioabsorbable anal fistula plug?”

29.10.2011, VI. Coloproctology Symposium, Düsseldorf

On 29.10.2011, Dr. Pakravan, together with the CPZ Düsseldorf founded by him, hosted the VI. International Coloproctology Symposium with the theme: “Anal Fistula.”

21.09.2011 – 24.09.2011, Sixth Annual Meeting, European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP), Copenhagen, Denmark

Dr. Pakravan delivered a lecture presenting the 5-year results of transanal open hemorrhoidopexy. Additionally, three poster presentations were shared:

• Is the invasive treatment of patients with severe fecal incontinence using the Artificial Bowel Sphincter (ABS) adequate?
• Evaluating the short-term results of the use of bioabsorbable fistula plug for the management of anal fistulas.
• Results of perineal stapled rectal resection for full-thickness rectal prolapse using the Contour Transtar stapler.

14.05.2011 – 18.05.2011, ASCRS 2011 Annual Meeting, Vancouver, Canada

Dr. Pakravan, together with his former colleague, presented three poster sessions at the international congress of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. The presentations showcased their findings on:

• Transanal open hemorrhoidopexy over a four-year period
• Short-term results of treating anal fistulas using a biosynthetic fistula plug
• Treatment of fecal incontinence from October 2005 to November 2010

31.03.2011 – 02.04.2011, 37th German Coloproctology Congress

Dr. Pakravan, together with his former colleague, was represented with two poster presentations at this year’s German Coloproctology Congress.

• “Results of the implantation of the artificial bowel sphincter in patients with severe fecal incontinence”
• “Short-term results of the treatment of anal fistulas with the bioabsorbable anal fistula plug”

Additionally, Dr. Pakravan presented his own results on the surgical treatment of severe fecal incontinence using the artificial bowel sphincter during a dinner symposium.

12.11.2010 – 13.11.2010, 22nd Congress of the German Continence Society

Dr. Pakravan attended the Annual Meeting of the German Continence Society in Mainz. He presented his findings on the prevalence of fecal incontinence and various treatment options.

30.10.2010, Announcement: V. Coloproctology Symposium

On 30.10.2010, the V. Coloproctology Symposium took place with the theme: “New Concepts of the Etiology of Coloproctological Diseases – Proctology in Children.” Once again, Dr. Pakravan, together with his former colleague, was able to bring internationally renowned speakers to the symposium.

22.09.2010 – 25.09.2010, Fifth Annual Meeting, European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP), Sorrento, Italy

Dr. Pakravan, together with his former colleague, presented two poster sessions at the congress of the European Society of Coloproctology:

• 3-year results of transanal open hemorrhoidopexy
• How many patients may be affected by social isolation due to fecal incontinence? A retrospective analysis with therapeutic options from the urban area of Düsseldorf.

17.06.2010 – 18.06.2010, Innovations in Coloproctology, Berlin

Current and innovative surgical techniques for various coloproctological diseases were presented. Dr. Pakravan introduced his self-developed surgical technique of transanal open hemorrhoidopexy. This technique was demonstrated during a live surgery session.

15.05.2010 – 19.05.2010, ASCRS 2010 Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, USA

Dr. Pakravan, together with his former colleague, was once again represented, after 2009, with a lecture on the conservative treatment of hemorrhoidal disease at the international congress of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. The presentation of the results was done in cooperation with Prof. Dr. Herand Abcarian, University of Chicago, USA.

01.03.2010, Announcement: 36th German Coloproctology Congress, March 2010

At the 36th German Coloproctology Congress, Dr. Pakravan gave a lecture on the topic “Does the S.T.A.R.R. procedure eliminate the complete symptom complex in patients with obstructive defecation syndrome?”

10.02.2010, 5th Edition of the German Medical Journal

In the 5th edition of the German Medical Journal, published on February 5th, 2010, the following article written by Dr. Pakravan and his former colleague Dr. Helmes was featured:
“Diagnosis of Hemorrhoidal Disease is Often Made Too Frequently.”

05.02.2010, 13th Symposium of the Swiss Society of Proctology

Dr. Pakravan was invited on February 5th, 2010, to the 13th Symposium of the “Formation Postgraduée de L’Unité de Proctologie” in Geneva, Switzerland, to present the following lecture:
“Bio-prosthetic Anal Fistula Plug (AFP) for the Treatment of Anal Fistulas.”

23.09.2009 – 26.09.2009, 4th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Coloproctology

Dr. Pakravan participated in the 4th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Coloproctology from September 23–26, 2009.

26.06.2009 Workshop on the Surgical Treatment of Fecal Incontinence Using Artificial Bowel Sphincter and Sacral Nerve Stimulation (SNS)

Following high demand, another workshop on the surgical treatment of fecal incontinence was held on June 26, 2009. The event was organized in cooperation with the surgical department of the Evangelical Clinics Essen-Mitte, led by Chief Physician Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Walz.

March 2009

In March 2009, in cooperation with the University Clinic Maastricht, Prof. Dr. Baeten, the results of the transanal hemorrhoidopexy developed by Dr. Pakravan were published in the renowned American medical journal “Diseases of the Colon and Rectum.”

02.05.2009 – 06.05.2009, ASCRS 2009 Annual Meeting, Hollywood, Florida, USA

The results of the transanal open hemorrhoidopexy, in cooperation with Prof. Dr. Baeten and Dr. Govaert from the University Clinic Maastricht, Netherlands, were presented at this year’s international congress of the “American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.”

12.03.2009 – 15.03.2009, 35th German Coloproctology Congress

Dr. Pakravan, together with his former colleague, was represented at the congress with two poster presentations on the topics “Surgical Treatment of Rectal Prolapse According to Rehn-Delorme” and “Treatment of Fecal Incontinence – Results of Surgical Treatment.”

14.02.2009, International Symposium on Hemorrhoids, Rectal Mucosal Prolapse, Rectal Prolapse – Do We Really Know Everything?

The 4th Coloproctology Symposium, which took place this year at the House of Physicians, was met with great enthusiasm. Over 150 participants from all over Germany attended the lectures of internationally renowned speakers. The opening lecture by Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. mult. Stelzner on the topic “What Holds the Pelvic Organs in Place? – New Insights into the Anatomy and Function of the Continence Organ” sparked an animated discussion.

Taking Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. mult. Stelzner’s lecture into account, it is important to preserve, particularly the distal parts of the cloacal organ, in the various disease patterns and surgical procedures presented, meaning destructive procedures should be avoided. A reconstruction preserving the important sensitive parts should be the goal in all surgical procedures.

Considering this aspect, the results of the transanal open hemorrhoidopexy developed by Dr. Pakravan and performed in cooperation with his former practice community in Düsseldorf and Prof. Dr. Baeten, University Clinic Maastricht, Netherlands, were presented. The presentation generated great interest and was positively received by the congress participants. We hope that the surgical method will be further evaluated in the future at several centers in the form of a multi-center study.

24.09.2008 – 27.09.2008, The European Society of Coloproctology, Nantes, France

At the 3rd Annual Meeting of the European Society of Coloproctology in Nantes, Dr. Pakravan presented a lecture on transanal open hemorrhoidopexy. In collaboration with Prof. Baeten from the University Hospital Maastricht, Netherlands, the results obtained up to that point were shared.

19.07.2008, New Competence Center for Patients with Intestinal Diseases

The Kaiserswerther Florence-Nightingale Hospital, Düsseldorf, received certification as the first competence center for patients with intestinal diseases in cooperation with the former practice community of Dr. Pakravan, Dr. Helmes, and the other practicing coloproctologists in Düsseldorf. In addition to above-average expertise, a minimum number of coloproctological surgeries performed by the cooperation partners is required.

25.04.2008, Workshop on Current Surgical Treatment for Fecal Incontinence

Dr. Pakravan’s former practice community, together with Prof. Dr. P. Lehur, Nantes, France, conducted a workshop on the current surgical treatment of fecal incontinence. The workshop took place at the Florence-Nightingale Hospital Düsseldorf-Kaiserswerth in cooperation with the surgical department, Chief Physician Prof. Dr. K. H. Schultheis.

06.03.2008, 34th German Coloproctology Congress

Dr. Pakravan was represented at the 34th German Coloproctology Congress with a lecture on the transanal open hemorrhoidopexy (TOH) he developed himself.

The lecture generated significant interest in Munich. A request from the journal “Coloproctology” followed shortly after the congress.

Dr. Helmes, his former practice colleague, presented a poster on the treatment of perianal thrombosis for the practice.

03.11.2007 International Symposium on Anal Fistula Disease

Once again, Dr. Pakravan and his former colleague were able to attract internationally renowned speakers for the symposium. As in 2006, Mayor Ms. Hock opened the congress, which was attended by more than 160 participants from across Germany.

02.06.2007, Lecture on Fistula Therapy in Crohn’s Disease

On 02.06.2007, Dr. Pakravan held a lecture on the topic of surgical fistula therapy in Crohn’s disease at the Florence-Nightingale Hospital of Kaiserswerther Diakonie.

14.09.2006 ESCP – European Society of Coloproctology, 1st Scientific and Annual General Meeting

To continuously advance his knowledge and immediately implement therapy developments, Dr. Pakravan, together with his former colleague, attended the 1st Annual Meeting of the newly established European Society of Coloproctology from September 14–16 in Lisbon.

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18.02.2006, Symposium

With great success, Dr. Pakravan held an international symposium in February 2006 with the coloproctological focus on “Pelvic Floor Diseases – Update.” Speakers from Europe and the USA reported on current developments in their respective areas. Over 150 participants from all over Germany attended the conference with great interest.

2004 Düsseldorf

Dr. (IR) Faramarz Pakravan joined renowned medical professionals and speakers to discuss the topic of “Incontinence” at the Steigenberger Hotel in Düsseldorf.