Rebecca Rentea, MD

06/05/2026

Another outstanding year representing Children’s Mercy Kansas City at the IPEG-ESPES Joint Congress in Vienna.

I am incredibly proud of our team. Together, we presented research spanning pediatric colorectal surgery, minimally invasive surgery, artificial intelligence, fluorescence-guided surgery, surgical simulation, and advanced surgical planning technologies.

Our group contributed multiple scientific presentations and video presentations, while also serving in international leadership roles. My colleague Dr. Mark Ryan moderated a scientific session, and I had the privilege of chairing the international colorectal session.

A particular highlight was seeing former international pediatric colorectal and pelvic reconstruction fellow, Ismael Elhalaby, present our work on laparoscopic cecal re-wraps for ACE channel leakage. Watching trainees and former fellows continue to advance the field is one of the most rewarding aspects of academic surgery.

This meeting also showcased the work of our outstanding research scholars, Dr. Nadeen Alturki, Dr. Jiun Lee who presented innovative projects ranging from choledochal cyst outcomes and ICG-guided surgery to AI-driven surgical simulation and 3D surgical planning and Dr. Efua Bolouvi from attending, her research was successfully presented by our team and generated meaningful discussion.

Academic surgery is a team sport. Thank you to everyone at Children’s Mercy- Kansas City- It was an honor to represent our institution on the international stage and share the innovative work being done by our faculty, fellows, trainees, and research teams.

04/29/2026

The need for pediatric care is growing—and Children’s Mercy is answering the call. A new acute care tower at our Adele Hall campus will expand NICU, PICU, and Emergency Department care when minutes matter most.

01/08/2026

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09/10/2025

We are excited to announce that the Comprehensive Colorectal Center at Children's Mercy will host the Biennial Colorectal Center and Pull-thru Network Conference on Saturday, September 13, 2025!

This special event brings together our team and their families for an engaging program focused on collaboration, learning, and community.
We can’t wait to welcome everyone for what promises to be an inspiring day.

Learn more: https://is.gd/7MZ2hG

09/10/2025

Excited to share that registration/abstract submission (due sept 15) is now open for the 2026 Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction Conference, hosted by the Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium (PCPLC)!

📍 Denver, Colorado
📅 January 14–16, 2026

This premier meeting brings together pediatric surgeons, fellows, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and pelvic floor physical therapists to advance care for children with colorectal and pelvic conditions. The program will feature:
✅ Hands-on surgical skills lab
✅ Operative video and interesting case sessions
✅ Multidisciplinary education for all levels of expertise
✅ Opportunities for collaboration with industry partners

ABSTRACTS DUE SEP 15TH submissions (including interesting cases and operative videos) are due September 15, 2025.

Learn more, register, and book your hotel here: pcplcmeeting.com

Looking forward to an outstanding meeting in Denver—hope to see many of you there!