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Luis De La Torre

TitleAssociate Professor
InstitutionUniversity of Colorado Denver - Anschutz Medical Campus
DepartmentSOM-SRG

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    1. Vincent SA, Evans LL, Tong S, Mashhadi MP, Arnold M, Lovell M, Bischoff A, De La Torre L. Does the absence of hypertrophic nerves on rectal biopsy predict long-segment or total colonic aganglionosis? Pediatr Surg Int. 2025 Jun 04; 41(1):158. PMID: 40464991.
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    2. Ger?el G, Azizoglu M, Karakas E, Risteski T, Escolino M, De La Torre L. Comparing Loop and Divided Colostomy for Anorectal Malformation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Pediatr Surg. 2025 Jan; 60(1):161974. PMID: 39358082.
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    3. Melkonian V, de la Torre L, Ketzer J, Rodriguez V, Schneider L, Martin H, Merritt A, Krause A, Wickham M, Pena A, Bischoff A. Economic Impact of Daily Bowel Management Regimens. J Pediatr Surg. 2025 Jan; 60(1):161925. PMID: 39366798.
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    4. Simpson T, Scott S, Ketzer J, Matkins K, Schneider L, De La Torre L, Bischoff A, Melkonian V, Judd-Glossy L. Predictors of medical adherence following a bowel management program for youth and young adults with Spina Bifida. Pediatr Surg Int. 2024 Jul 15; 40(1):188. PMID: 39008134.
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    5. Wehrli LA, Harris KT, Wood DT, Wilcox DT, Cooper EH, Rieck JM, McGuire E, Ketzer J, De La Torre L, Pe?a A, Bischoff A. Urological outcomes in adult females born with anorectal malformation or Hirschsprung disease. Pediatr Surg Int. 2024 Jul 06; 40(1):179. PMID: 38971909.
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    6. Melkonian V, Wehrli L, Bischoff A, Cooper EH, Ketzer J, Judd-Glossy L, de la Torre L. Transanal proximal rectosigmoidectomy: a single-center experience in surgically treated severe medically refractory idiopathic constipation. Pediatr Surg Int. 2024 Jul 02; 40(1):169. PMID: 38954056.
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    7. Wehrli LA, Ariefdjohan M, Ketzer J, Matkins K, De la Torre L, Bischoff A, Judd-Glossy L. "Take It One Dilation at a Time": Caregiver Perspectives of Postoperative Anal Dilations in Pediatric Patients with Colorectal Conditions. Behav Sci (Basel). 2024 Apr 30; 14(5). PMID: 38785870.
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    8. Bischoff A, Hayes K, Guimaraes C, Merritt A, Wickham M, Schneider L, Martin H, Ketzer J, Rodriguez V, Pe?a A, De La Torre L. Standardization of radiograph readings during bowel management week. Pediatr Surg Int. 2023 Jul 20; 39(1):236. PMID: 37468717.
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    9. Wehrli LA, Reppucci ML, De La Torre L, Ketzer J, Rieck JM, Cooper EH, Judd-Glossy L, Pe?a A, Bischoff A. Gastrointestinal quality of life and bowel function in adults born with anorectal malformation and hirschsprung disease. Pediatr Surg Int. 2023 Jul 18; 39(1):234. PMID: 37464109.
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    10. Dom?nguez-Mu?oz A, De La Torre L, Santos-Jasso K, Schneider L, Merritt A, Wickham M, Ketzer J, Rodriguez V, Pe?a A, Bischoff A. Identifying predictive factors for bowel control in patients with spina bifida and spinal cord injuries. Pediatr Surg Int. 2023 Jul 11; 39(1):231. PMID: 37432519.
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    11. Dom?nguez-Mu?oz A, Bischoff A, Wehrli LA, Judd-Glossy L, Schneider L, Merritt A, Wickham M, Ketzer J, Rodriguez V, Pe?a A, De La Torre L. Radiologically supervised bowel management program outcome in patients with chronic idiopathic constipation. Pediatr Surg Int. 2023 Jul 10; 39(1):229. PMID: 37428259.
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    12. Wehrli LA, Reppucci ML, Woodfield K, Ketzer J, Rieck JM, Cooper EH, De La Torre L, Pena A, Bischoff A, Alaniz VI. Fertility concerns and outcomes in females with anorectal malformations. Pediatr Surg Int. 2023 Jul 09; 39(1):228. PMID: 37422894.
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    13. Wehrli LA, Reppucci ML, Ketzer J, Dominguez-Mu?oz A, Cooper EH, Pe?a A, Bischoff A, De La Torre L. Incidence of medullary thyroid carcinoma and Hirschsprung disease based on the cosmos database. Pediatr Surg Int. 2023 Jul 07; 39(1):227. PMID: 37418029.
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    14. Reppucci ML, Wehrli LA, Wilcox D, Ketzer J, Pena A, de la Torre L, Bischoff A, Wood D. Patient-reported urinary outcomes in adult males with congenital colorectal conditions. Pediatr Surg Int. 2022 Dec; 38(12):1709-1716. PMID: 36151341.
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    15. Reppucci ML, Wehrli LA, Wilcox D, Ketzer J, Pena A, de la Torre L, Bischoff A, Wood D. Sexual function and fertility of adult males with anorectal malformations or Hirschsprung disease. Pediatr Surg Int. 2022 Dec; 38(12):1693-1699. PMID: 36151340.
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    16. Vargas MC, Wehrli LA, Louiselle A, Ketzer J, Reppucci ML, Juddy-Glossy L, Alaniz VI, Wilcox DT, Wood DN, Pe?a A, De La Torre L, Bischoff A. Do adult patients with congenital colorectal conditions know their diagnosis? Pediatr Surg Int. 2022 Dec; 38(12):1723-1728. PMID: 36129533.
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    17. Judd-Glossy L, Ariefdjohan M, Ketzer J, Wehrli LA, Pena A, de la Torre L, Bischoff A. Long-term outcomes of adult patients following surgery for congenital colorectal conditions: analysis of psychosocial functioning. Pediatr Surg Int. 2022 Dec; 38(12):1685-1692. PMID: 36127514.
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    18. Wehrli LA, Reppucci ML, Ketzer J, de la Torre L, Pe?a A, Bischoff A. Stricture rate in patients after the repair of anorectal malformation following a standardized dilation protocol. Pediatr Surg Int. 2022 Dec; 38(12):1717-1721. PMID: 36107235.
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    19. Wehrli LA, Bischoff A, De La Torre L, Reppucci ML, Ketzer J, Pe?a A, Alaniz VI. Pelvic exams and cervical cancer screening in patients with anorectal malformations. Pediatr Surg Int. 2022 Dec; 38(12):1681-1684. PMID: 36107236.
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    20. Reppucci ML, Nolan MM, Cooper E, Wehrli LA, Schletker J, Ketzer J, Pe?a A, Bischoff A, De la Torre L. The success rate of antegrade enemas for the management of idiopathic constipation. Pediatr Surg Int. 2022 Dec; 38(12):1729-1736. PMID: 36107238.
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    21. Reppucci ML, Wehrli LA, Schletker J, Nolan MM, Rieck J, Fares S, Ketzer J, Rove K, Pena A, de la Torre L, Bischoff A. The effect of an enhanced recovery protocol in pediatric patients who undergo colostomy closure and Malone procedures. Pediatr Surg Int. 2022 Dec; 38(12):1701-1707. PMID: 36098796.
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    22. Reppucci ML, De La Torre L, Pickett K, Wehrli L, Nolan MM, Ketzer J, Bischoff A. Social media communities for patients and families affected by congenital pediatric surgical conditions. Pediatr Surg Int. 2022 Jul; 38(7):1047-1055. PMID: 35588326.
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    23. Stevens J, de La Torre L, Hall J, Simmons H, Krause A, Ketzer J, Schletker J, Judd-Glossy L, Trainor S, Wilson P, Pe?a A, Bischoff A. The importance of dedicated colorectal team participation in the management of spina bifida and spinal cord injury patients. Pediatr Surg Int. 2022 Jan; 38(1):69-74. PMID: 34647156.
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    24. Judd-Glossy L, Ariefdjohan M, Ketzer J, Matkins K, Schletker J, Krause A, Simmons H, Pena A, De La Torre L, Bischoff A. Considering the value of online support groups for colorectal conditions: perspectives from caregivers and adult patients. Pediatr Surg Int. 2022 Jan; 38(1):31-42. PMID: 34562117.
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    25. Reppucci ML, Arnold MA, Lovell M, Santos-Jasso K, Ketzer J, Pena A, de la Torre L, Bischoff A. Is the appendix a good organ to diagnose total colonic aganglionosis? Pediatr Surg Int. 2022 Jan; 38(1):25-30. PMID: 34554294.
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    26. Reppucci ML, De La Torre L, Pe?a A, Judd-Glossy L, Pickett K, Ketzer J, Bischoff A. The use of social media among the pediatric colorectal community. Pediatr Surg Int. 2022 Jan; 38(1):43-50. PMID: 34554295.
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    27. Pena A, Bischoff A, de la Torre L. Reply to letter to the editor. J Pediatr Surg. 2021 06; 56(6):1254. PMID: 33608107.
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    28. Hall J, Schletker J, Judd-Glossy L, Edmonds T, Krause A, Simmons H, Ketzer J, Pe?a A, De la Torre L, Bischoff A. A review of adopted colorectal patients: a parent's perspective. Pediatr Surg Int. 2021 Apr; 37(4):431-435. PMID: 33475771.
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    29. Olivos M, Correa C, De la Torre L. Current practice of rectal biopsies for the diagnosis of Hirschsprung's disease in Latin America: an international online survey. Pediatr Surg Int. 2021 Apr; 37(4):479-483. PMID: 33433662.
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    30. Alaniz VI, Wilcox DT, Arnold M, Bodmer JL, de la Torre L, Pe?a A, Bischoff A. Neovagina stricture complicated by high-grade dysplasia in a patient with history of cloaca and ulcerative colitis: a case report and review of the literature. Pediatr Surg Int. 2021 Apr; 37(4):491-494. PMID: 33433664.
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    31. Judd-Glossy L, Ariefdjohan M, Ketzer J, Curry S, Schletker J, Edmonds T, Krause A, Simmons H, Pena A, De La Torre L, Bischoff A. Analysis of patients' and caregivers' psychosocial functioning in colorectal conditions: comparison of diagnosis, gender, and developmental functioning. Pediatr Surg Int. 2021 Apr; 37(4):437-444. PMID: 33423102.
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    32. Schletker J, Wiersch J, Ketzer J, Edmonds T, Krause A, Simmons H, Pe?a A, De La Torre L, Bischoff A. An overview of opioid usage and regional anesthesia for patients undergoing repair of anorectal malformation. Pediatr Surg Int. 2021 Apr; 37(4):457-460. PMID: 33415489.
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    33. Bischoff A, Guimaraes CVA, Mirsky DM, Santos-Jasso KA, Zaretsky MV, Ketzer J, Hall J, Mueller C, de La Torre L, Pe?a A, Meyers ML. Visualization of the fetal anus by prenatal ultrasound for the diagnosis of anorectal malformations: is it feasible? Pediatr Surg Int. 2021 Apr; 37(4):425-430. PMID: 33399927.
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    34. Pe?a A, De La Torre L, Belkind-Gerson J, Lovell M, Ketzer J, Bealer J, Bischoff A. Enema-Induced spastic left colon syndrome: An unintended consequence of chronic enema use. J Pediatr Surg. 2021 Feb; 56(2):424-428. PMID: 33199058.
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    35. De La Torre L, Zornoza M, Pe?a A, Bischoff A, Ketzer J, Ruiz A. Transanal rectal mucosectomy and muscular plication: A new technique for rectal prolapse in patients with an anorectal malformation. J Pediatr Surg. 2020 Nov; 55(11):2531-2535. PMID: 32586611.
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    36. Vuille-Dit-Bille RN, de La Torre L, Hall J, Ketzer J, Pe?a A, Bischoff A. Hirschsprung disease and anorectal malformations - An uncommon association. J Pediatr Surg. 2021 Mar; 56(3):487-489. PMID: 32507634.
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    37. Bischoff A, de La Torre L, Pe?a A. Comparative effectiveness of imaging modalities for preoperative assessment of anorectal malformation in the pediatric population. J Pediatr Surg. 2020 02; 55(2):354. PMID: 31718867.
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    38. De la Torre L, Cogley K, Cabrera-Hern?ndez MA, Frias-Mantilla JE, Wehrli LA. Transanal proximal rectosigmoidectomy. A new operation for severe chronic idiopathic constipation associated with megarectosigmoid. J Pediatr Surg. 2019 Nov; 54(11):2311-2317. PMID: 31056347.
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    39. De la Torre L, Zornoza-Moreno M, Cogley K, Calisto JL, Wehrli LA, Ruiz-Monta?ez A, Santos-Jasso K. Transanal endorectal approach for the treatment of idiopathic rectal prolapse in children: Experience with the modified Delorme's procedure. J Pediatr Surg. 2019 Apr; 54(4):857-861. PMID: 30381137.
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    40. De La Torre L. Reply to letter to the Editor. J Pediatr Surg. 2018 07; 53(7):1449. PMID: 29691059.
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    41. De la Torre L, Cogley K, Santos K, Morales O, Calisto J. The anal canal is the fine line between "fecal incontinence and colitis" after a pull-through for Hirschsprung disease. J Pediatr Surg. 2017 Dec; 52(12):2011-2017. PMID: 28941931.
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    42. Abdalla WMA, De La Torre L. The high pressure distal colostogram in anorectal malformations: technique and pitfalls. J Pediatr Surg. 2017 Jul; 52(7):1207-1209. PMID: 28381335.
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    43. De la Torre L, Cogley K, Calisto JL, Santos K, Ruiz A, Zornoza M. Vaginal agenesis and rectovestibular fistula. Experience utilizing distal ileum for the vaginal replacement in these patients, preserving the natural fecal reservoir. J Pediatr Surg. 2016 Nov; 51(11):1871-1876. PMID: 27567309.
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    44. De La Torre L, Cogley K, Calisto J, Nace G, Correa C. Primary sigmoidectomy and appendicostomy for chronic idiopathic constipation. Pediatr Surg Int. 2016 Aug; 32(8):767-72. PMID: 27372298.
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    45. De La Torre L, Langer JC. Transanal endorectal pull-through for Hirschsprung disease: technique, controversies, pearls, pitfalls, and an organized approach to the management of postoperative obstructive symptoms. Semin Pediatr Surg. 2010 May; 19(2):96-106. PMID: 20307846.
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    46. Langer JC, Durrant AC, de la Torre L, Teitelbaum DH, Minkes RK, Caty MG, Wildhaber BE, Ortega SJ, Hirose S, Albanese CT. One-stage transanal Soave pullthrough for Hirschsprung disease: a multicenter experience with 141 children. Ann Surg. 2003 Oct; 238(4):569-83; discussion 583-5. PMID: 14530728.
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    47. de la Torre L, Carrasco D, Mora MA, Ram?rez J, L?pez S. Vascular malformations of the colon in children. J Pediatr Surg. 2002 Dec; 37(12):1754-7. PMID: 12483649.
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