Bowel Management Bootcamp

From the Colorectal Team at ‪@ChildrensMercyKC‬, Bowel Management Bootcamp is a 7-10 day program designed to help children gain confidence in controlling their bowels. This video explains the bootcamp process, as well as gives helpful information regarding the three main treatment programs. Please consult with your doctor with questions about how to get your child involved.

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Patients and families will work directly with Dr. Rebecca Rentea, Director of the Comprehensive Colorectal Center, one of the few highly specialized pediatric colorectal surgeons in the United States. She is passionate about taking a comprehensive approach to treat these complex conditions and committed to helping families find answers. Her goal is to provide the highest quality of life to patients and families with colorectal conditions through every stage from infancy to young adulthood.

Other specialists on the care team:

Colorectal Surgery: Dr. Iris Lim-Beutel completed fellowships in both pediatric general surgery and pediatric colorectal surgery and joined the Comprehensive Colorectal Center in the fall of 2022. She is particularly interested in long-term functional outcomes for patients with Hirschsprung's disease and anorectal malformation. Additionally, she brings expertise in surgical management of inflammatory bowel disease. She hails from the Philippines and grew up in New York. She has a keen interest in bringing quality pediatric colorectal surgical care globally.

Children’s Mercy is home to one of a very few Comprehensive Colorectal Centers in the nation. We take a team-based approach to care for children with colorectal conditions such as Hirschsprung disease and other anorectal and pelvic floor disorders.

At the Children's Mercy Comprehensive Colorectal Center (CCC), you will find the highest level of pediatric colorectal care. Your care team includes providers who are nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report for excellence. Children who we treat surgically receive the highest level care possible through our accredited surgery center.