Dr. Marla Torres is an experienced colorectal surgeon specializing in healthcare management, clinical research, medical education, and leadership. She completed her Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery at the University of Louisville, focusing on colon and rectal surgery. As a dedicated healthcare professional, Dr. Torres currently serves at the Colorectal Clinic of Puerto Rico, where she applies her expertise in both clinical practice and advancing patient care.
Selected publications from PubMed
Sacral neuromodulation for fecal incontinence in Latin America: initial results of a multicenter study.
Oliveira L, Hagerman G, Torres ML, Lumi CM, Siachoque JAC, Reyes JC, Perez-Aguirre J, Sanchez-Robles JC, Guerrero-Guerrero VH, Regadas SM, Filho VG, Rosato G, Vieira E, Marzan L, Lima D, Londoño-Schimmer E, Wexner SD
Tech Coloproctol. 2019 Jun;23(6):545-550 doi: 10.1007/s10151-019-02004-y.
A systematic review of prognosis and therapy of anal malignant melanoma: a plea for more precise reporting of location and thickness.
Kanaan Z, Mulhall A, Mahid S, Torres ML, McCafferty M, McMasters KM, Hornung C, Galandiuk S
Am Surg. 2012 Jan;78(1):28-35.
In this AIS webinar titled "Fecal Incontinence" a distinguished international faculty provides a comprehensive update on the clinical approach. The session addresses the condition's epidemiology, including its incidence and prevalence , alongside modern protocols for patient evaluation and nonsurgical management strategies. The program further explores surgical and technological advancements, debating the current role of sphincter repair and the application of Sacral Neuromodulation.
With Medtronic
Published
Mar 2026
In the previous two sessions of this three-part series on sacral neuromodulation (SNM), we explored the reasons why SNM is now the preferred surgical treatment for fecal incontinence. This third session will focus on optimizing the results of SNM. Our internationally renowned experts will discuss cost-effective approaches to SNM and evaluate the differences among various implants. Additionally, insights into alternative stimulation methods will be presented.
With Axonics
Published
Nov 2024
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