Congrats, Vatche Melkonian, DO! #CUAnschutzGrad #CUGrads2024

In this article, we showed how neighborhood disadvantage is a strong predictor for decreased medical adherence. Life is unfair, the obvious question is what can we do to make it better and facilitate treatment adherence for our patients? Link: rdcu.be/dNTHz

Last day operating with our colorectal fellow, Dr. Vatche Melkonian. He will be missed! Vatche Melkonian, DO

One more quick poster presentation before I leave Denver. #ACSQSC24

Here is our most recent publication, a technique for opening an end permanent colostomy, in selected patients, for whom bowel management is not working (taking many hours without adequate results). Link to the article: kwnsfk27.r.eu-west-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2… #SoMe4PedSurg #pedscolorectal

Our newest publication jpedsurg It matters where you get your medication. Economic Impact of Daily Bowel Management Regimens - Journal of Pediatric Surgery jpedsurg.org/article/S0022-… Vatche Melkonian, DO #SoMe4PedSurg #pedscolorectal

Informing families of cheaper prices for medications in their children’s bowel management regimen can save them thousands of dollars each year! Check out our newest publication in jpedsurg

Feeling incredibly fortunate to have matched Cedars-Sinai for Colorectal Surgery Fellowship! One step closer to my goal of establishing a transitional practice in pediatric and adult colorectal surgery.

Insightful findings from the perspective of parents/caregivers of children with congenital colorectal disease who have spent time in the NICU. Check out our most recent publication!

Absolutely thrilled to have matched at Oklahoma for pediatric surgery!!!! I’m going to be a pediatric surgeon!!! OU Children’s Ped Surg Fellowship

Check out our presentation of global survey results regarding the care of Anorectal Malformations at APSA 2025 Annual Meeting. #APSA25 ⁦DoctorsPenaBischoff⁩

Further development in transition of care is essential for patients with colorectal diseases of childhood. Come hear more at our presentation: Failure to Launch: Pediatric Colorectal Surgery Center Utilization by Patients Over 18 Years of Age. #APSA25 ⁦Rebecca Rentea, MD⁩

Dr. Vatche Melkonian Vatche Melkonian, DO , past pediatric colorectal fellow Children’s Colorado Research and Innovation, future #pedsurg, presenting our results of the global survey of perioperative management of Anorectal Malformations APSA Surgeons. #apsa2025

Strong work with Seth Saylors presenting his work from Children's Mercy af #APSA2025

Excited to watch these two as they enter next year’s Pediatric Surgery match. Cory Nonnemacher, MD Seth Saylors #APSA2025 Children's Mercy Pediatric Surgery

Awesome grand rounds talk about AI in surgery from Nate S. Rubalcava MD who will be graduating from Children's Mercy Pediatric Surgery next month!!

Check out our most recent publication from Children’s Colorado international center for colorectal and urogenital care, regarding rectal prolapse in adult patients with history of ARM rdcu.be/eq6zF

Are you an adult colorectal surgeon treating a patient with Anorectal Malformation and rectal prolapse? This article is for you. ✅ Patients with ARM do not have an anal canal. Perineal approaches, which are the best option in this population, need some modification. 🧵