Scholarly Activity 

Conference presentations

Colon & Rectal Surgery Fellow: Koby Herman, MD

1. Presented at Digestive Disease Weekly Conference 2026 Podium Presentation - T1 Colon Cancer: Does What We Do Make A Difference Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasia detection on Routine Colonoscopy: Review of 3550 patients
2. American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Conference 2026 T1 Colon Cancer: Does What We Do Make A Difference Catching More: AIN Screening At The Time Of Colonoscopy How Geography Dictates Management of Complex Anal Fistula: A Systematic Review of literature

Complex Colon & Rectal Surgery Fellow: Saleh Busbait, MD
Fellow: Saleh Busbait ,MD

American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Conference 2026 Presentations

1.  Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasia detection on Routine Colonoscopy: Review of 3550 patients
2. Comparative Effectiveness and Safety of Disposable Versus Reusable Gastrointestinal Endoscopes
3. Status of Robotic and Manual Devices for Advanced Colonoscopy: Current Status, Trends, and Clinical Applications
4. How geography dictates management of complex anal fistula: a systematic review of literature

Conference Presentations and Other Lectures/Moderations

Program Director: Jasneet Bhullar, MD

1. “Training of MIS in Rectal Cancer for Young Surgeon”.And Session Moderator. International Colorectal Surgery Research Summit, Seoul, South Korea 8/29/25-9/2/25.(In Person)
2. “Leaky Gut: Management Options” , And Session Moderator. ACRSICON, Ahmedabad, India, Sept, 2026. (In Person)
3. “Sacral Neuromodulation for Colorectal Surgeons & Urologists”.Grand Rounds Speaker, National University Hospital, Singapore, 11/26/25, (In Person)
4. “Genetics of Diverticulitis”. And session Moderator -Dilemmas & Debates in Colorectal Surgery ISUCRS, Kings College, London UK, Jan 2-3/2026. (In Person)
5.  “Fecal Incontinence: Surgical Options & Management” -Webinar Russian Society of Colorectal Surgery, Feb 2nd 2026 (Virtual)
6. “Setting up and running a successful Robotic surgery program”. Invited Guest lecture. Dayanand Medical College, Ludhiana, India, Apr 8th,2026 (In Person)
7. Global Surgery – Moderator. ASCRS- American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons Annual Meeting, Tampa, Fl, May 2026. (In Person)

Associate Program Director: Gautham Chitragari

1. “Complicated Diverticulitis: Management Options. -Webinar Russian Society of Colorectal Surgery, Feb 2nd 2026 (Virtual)

PubMed-indexed publications (with PubMed ID)

1. Bhullar JS, Busbait SA, Herman K, Chitragari G, Singh JP, Drelichman ER. Timing of diverting loop ileostomy closure after rectal resection: Commentary on recent findings. World J Gastrointest Surg. 2025 Dec 27;17(12):114274. doi:10.4240/wjgs.v17.i12.114274. PMID: 41479731; PMCID: PMC12754310.
2. Aleissa M, Busbait SA, Bhullar R, Singh JP, Bhullar JS, Mittal VK. Herpes simplex encephalitis associated with infliximab therapy for ulcerative colitis: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2026; 14(11): 119107 [DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v14.i11.119107]
3. Singh JP, Assaie-Ardakany S, Aleissa MA, Chitragari G, Drelichman ER, Mittal VK, Bhullar JS. Optimizing diagnosis in obstructed defecation syndrome: A review of imaging modalities. World J Radiol. 2025;17(7):107459. doi:10.4329/wjr.v17.i7.107459
4. Singh JP, Aleissa M, Chitragari G, Drelichman ER, Mittal VK, Bhullar JS. Uncovering the role of microbiota and fecal microbiota transplantation in Crohn's disease: Current advances and future hurdles. World J Methodol. 2025;15(4):106148. Published 2025 Dec 20. doi:10.5662/wjm.v15.i4.106148
5. Mohsin S, Hasan M, Mustafa F, Kumar J, Aleissa M, Bhullar JS, Kumar S.. Impact of statin therapy on postoperative outcomes following colorectal cancer surgery: A systematic review. World J Gastrointest Surg. 2025;17(12):112841.doi:10.4240/wjgs.v17.i12.112841.
6. Aggarwal A, Aleissa M, Joshi S, Drelichman E, Mittal V, Bhullar JS. Patient perceptions of minimally invasive robotic surgery. Iranian Journal of Colorectal research 13(4).
7. Aleissa M, Luca, M, Singh JP, Chitragari, Drelichman E, Mittal VK , Bhullar JS. Current status of artificial intelligence colonoscopy on improving adenoma detection rate based on systematic review of multiple metanalysis. Artificial Intelligence in Gatroenterology (6)
8. Aleissa M, Drelichman E, Bhullar J. Ischemic Colitis and Small Bowel Ischemia in a Vaccinated Patient with Mild COVID-19 Infection: A Case Report. Case Rep Gastroenterol. 2025;19(1):335-339. Published 2025 May 9. doi:10.1159/000545495.
9. Aleissa M, Drelichman E, Bhullar J. Ischemic Colitis and Small Bowel Ischemia in a Vaccinated Patient with Mild COVID-19 Infection: A Case Report. Case Rep Gastroenterol. 2025;19(1):335-339. Published 2025 May 9. doi:10.1159/000545495.
10. Katuwal B, Aleissa M, Varshney N, Jacobs MJ, Mittal V, Bhullar J. Novel Concept of Electrocoagulation and Tumor Cell Implantation: Creation of Minimally Invasive Orthotopic Murine Model of Pancreatic Cancer. JSLS. 2024 Oct-Dec;28(4):e2024.00048. doi: 10.4293/JSLS.2024.00048. Epub 2025 Jan 17. PMID: 39831272; PMCID: PMC11741199.
11. Expanding the use of artificial intelligence in non-invasive colorectal cancer screening, Artificial Intelligence in Gastroenterology (IN PRINT)
12. Status of robotic and manual devices for advanced colonoscopy: Trends and applications of robotics in colonoscopy. World Journal of Gastrointestinal Pharmacology and Therapeutics. (IN PRINT)

Textbook Chapters

• Recent Advances in Coloproctology Textbook, Chapter 28: Fecal Incontinence: Diagnosis, Workup, and Treatment Options
• Pilonidal Sinus Disease: Contemporary Concepts, Techniques, and Future Directions, Chapter 13: Advanced Topics: Management of Recurrent Pilonidal Disease

Manuscripts in review

• Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasia detection on Routine Colonoscopy: Review of 3550 Patients. JSLS- Journal of the Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons
• Practice Variation in Anal Fistula Management. Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Global disparities in treating hemorrhoidal disease: a review of techniques and regional variations (2020-2025), Annals of Coloproctology
• Colonoscopy Quality Metrics in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Where Do We Go From Here? Artificial Intelligence in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy