Prof. Oded Zmora is a colon and rectal surgeon and the Chair of the Department of Surgery at the Shamir Medical Center, Tel Aviv, and an associate professor at the Tel Aviv University School of Medicine, Israel. Prof. Zmora's education and training include residency in surgery at the Sheba Medical Center in Israel and Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, and clinical and research fellowships in colorectal surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Florida. Prof. Oded Zmora is the president elect of the ESCP, and is past president of the Israel society of colon and rectal surgery and past chair of the S-ECCO. His main research interests focus on colorectal surgery, including the initiation and participation in multicenter trials.
Selected publications from PubMed
Favorable safety outcomes of a perioperative propranolol and etodolac regimen in cancer patients in four randomized controlled trials.
Sakis N, Sorski L, Asraf E, Ricon-Becker I, Shaashua L, Haldar R, Shvalbo BB, Shabat-Simon M, Gutman M, Nissan A, Nachmany I, Kent I, Pery R, Pencovich N, Shussman N, Wasserberg N, Reshef A, Quint E, Lishtzinsky YY, Kashtan H, Shabtai M, Brenner B, Sharon E, Allweis T, Shahar N, Eckerling A, Sandbank E, Zmora O, Ben-Eliyahu S
Front Pharmacol. 2026;17:1823113 doi: 10.3389/fphar.2026.1823113.
Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Alginate-Based Serosal Reinforcement (SEAL-G/SEAL-G MIST) Following Colorectal Anastomosis: A Multicenter, Comparative and Retrospective Cohort Study.
Kanani F, Spinelli A, Shimonov M, Zbede H, Hinnawi N, Lavy R, Zmora O, Kamar M
J Clin Med. 2026 Feb 12;15(4) doi: 10.3390/jcm15041448.
Efficacy and safety of novel alginate-based sealants (SEAL-G and SEAL-G MIST) in reducing anastomotic leakage following colorectal anastomosis: a prospective multicenter study.
Kamar M, Kanani F, Spinelli A, Jayne D, Segev L, Tutton M, Montroni I, Tulchinsky H, Shimonov M, Lavy R, Zmora O
Ann Coloproctol. 2025 Oct;41(5):424-433 doi: 10.3393/ac.2025.00297.0042.
Effect of local prolonged-release incisional doxycycline on surgical site infection prophylaxis in abdominal colorectal surgery: the SHIELD 1 randomized clinical trial.
Zmora O, Fleshner P, Barie PS, Segev L, Viola GM, Senagore AJ, Spinelli A, Belotserkovsky O, Sharoni S, Emanuel N, SHIELD 1 Investigators
Int J Surg. 2024 Oct 1;110(10):6658-6666 doi: 10.1097/JS9.0000000000001824.
The multi-societal European consensus on the terminology, diagnosis and management of patients with synchronous colorectal cancer and liver metastases: an E-AHPBA consensus in partnership with ESSO, ESCP, ESGAR, and CIRSE.
Siriwardena AK, Serrablo A, Fretland ÅA, Wigmore SJ, Ramia-Angel JM, Malik HZ, Stättner S, Søreide K, Zmora O, Meijerink M, Kartalis N, Lesurtel M, Verhoef C, Balakrishnan A, Gruenberger T, Jonas E, Devar J, Jamdar S, Jones R, Hilal MA, Andersson B, Boudjema K, Mullamitha S, Stassen L, Dasari BVM, Frampton AE, Aldrighetti L, Pellino G, Buchwald P, Gürses B, Wasserberg N, Gruenberger B, Spiers HVM, Jarnagin W, Vauthey JN, Kokudo N, Tejpar S, Valdivieso A, Adam R, Joint E-AHPBA/ESSO/ESCP/ESGAR/CIRSE 2022 Consensus on colorectal cancer with synchronous liver metastases
HPB (Oxford). 2023 Sep;25(9):985-999 doi: 10.1016/j.hpb.2023.05.360.
Surgical adhesions remain one of the most challenging complications in abdominal and pelvic surgery, impacting millions of patients worldwide with chronic pain, bowel obstruction, infertility, and the need for reoperations. This July, AIS Channel brings together an esteemed international faculty to explore the full spectrum of surgical adhesions, from early diagnosis to evidence-based prevention strategies. Join renowned experts Dr. Steven D. Wexner (USA), Dr. Richard Ten Broek (Netherlands), Dr. Oded Zmora (Israel), and Dr. Zoe Garoufalia (USA) as they share the latest advances in imaging, discuss the clinical and economic burden of adhesions, and review practical surgical approaches to reduce their incidence. This comprehensive program will conclude with an interactive panel discussion moderated by Dr. Wexner, offering an opportunity to engage with leaders shaping the future of adhesion management.
With Baxter
Published
Jul 2025
Anastomotic leaks are among the most serious complications in surgery, especially at the proximal and distal ends of the intestinal tract. Despite numerous attempts, many methods to reduce these leaks have not been successful.
With Medtronic
Published
Jul 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of surgical practice, responsibility stands as a cornerstone principle that permeates every aspect of the surgical profession. From the operating room to the boardroom, from mentorship to patient care, mastering the art of surgical responsibility is paramount. Join us for an enlightening event brought to you by the European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP), where we will delve into the core of surgical responsibility and explore how to seamlessly integrate it into every facet of our work. This interactive session promises engaging discussions and practical takeaways for surgeons striving to uphold the highest standards of responsibility in their practice.
With Johnson & Johnson MedTech
Published
May 2024
Anal fistulas can be notoriously difficult to treat due to the goals of fistula eradication and maintenance of continence. This program is the first one in a four-part series which will address these challenges and pose potential solutions. In this first episode, internationally renowned experts from around the world will share information on this theme. Specifically, the first program will begin by explaining why the anatomy of fistulas makes their treatment so potentially problematic. The esteemed faculty will then review the specific challenges of rectovaginal and rectourethral fistulas as well as the problem of fecal incontinence following fistula surgery. Several of the relatively newer treatments of collagen plugs, fibrin glue and the LIFT procedure are evaluated. Ultimately a surgical demonstration of the LIFT procedure will be presented.
With Takeda
Published
Apr 2023
One of the most vexing problems encountered by colorectal surgeons and gastroenterologists is anal fistulas. The myriad techniques and technologies available are evidence that there is no one solution. The constant quest for a cure of fistula without sacrificing continence has led to a wide range of advances. The internationally renowned experts in this session will discuss the evaluation as well as the medical and surgical management of anal fistulas, including the most feared complication following fistula surgery for fecal incontinence.
With Takeda
Published
Sep 2021
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