In this Faecal Incontinence Month clinical spotlight, Dr Jacopo Martellucci reflects on the profound personal impact of faecal incontinence - and why restoring continence alone is no longer enough.
The interview highlights how surgical strategies must evolve to account for the lived experience of patients, and how concepts like dignity, confidence, and communication need to be embedded in treatment pathways.
Key takeaways include:
- The challenge of aligning surgical outcomes with patient expectations
- Why quality of life should guide, not follow, clinical decision-making
- A renewed focus in #ColorectalSurgery on what truly matters to patients
This interview is part of ESCP’s wider commitment to improving functional outcomes, raising awareness, and supporting patient-centred care across the pelvic floor and beyond.