Evaluation and Management of Refractory Constipation
Overview
The authors of the AGA Clinical Practice Update on the Evaluation and Management of Refractory Constipation walk through 14 best‑practice advice statements that support clinicians in making accurate diagnoses, selecting and interpreting physiologic tests, optimizing therapeutic strategies, and determining when surgical intervention may be appropriate. This webinar reviews the guidance in depth, highlights common diagnostic pitfalls, and outlines a clear, structured, stepwise approach to patient evaluation and management.
Learning objectives
Our experts will cover how to:
- Apply a structured diagnostic approach to refractory constipation.
- Utilize appropriate physiologic testing to guide evaluation.
- Optimize medical and non‑pharmacologic treatment strategies.
- Determine when surgical referral is appropriate — and when it is not.
- Communicate effectively with patients and set realistic expectations.
Key dates
- Released date:
- Feb. 11, 2026
- Expiration date:
- Feb. 11, 2028
Pricing
Agenda
All times are Eastern.
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10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Session Sub-title 1
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10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Session Sub-title 2
Person, PhD
11:00 - 12:00 midday
Session Sub-title 3
Person, PhD
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Session Heading 2: Lorem Ipsum Dolor sit Amet
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Session Sub-title 1
Person, PhD
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Session Sub-title 2
Person, PhD
11:00 - 12:00 midday
Session Sub-title 3
Person, PhD
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Course contents
Video
1 hr 0 mins
Course faculty
Faculty
Kyle Staller, MD, MPH
Director, Gastrointestinal Motility Laboratory
Massachusetts General Hospital
Assistant Professor of Medicine Harvard Medical School
Leila Neshatian, MD, AGAF
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine
Stanford University