Luis De La Torre-Mondragon, MD

Medical School

MD, National Autonomous University Of Mexico (1988)

Languages

Spanish, English

Department

Surgery-Peds Surgery

Professional Titles

Pediatric Colorectal Surgeon

Research Interests

My research interests are primarily focused on long-term outcomes of patients born with Hirschsprung disease, imperforate anus, cloaca anomaly, idiopathic constipation, and colorectal problems. The surgical reconstruction and associated malformations. I also believe in education and helping other countries to achieve excellence upon treatment of these conditions.

Publications

De la Torre L, Zornoza M, Cogley K, Calisto J, Wehrli L, Ruiz A, Santos K.Transanal endorectal approach for the treatment of idiopathic rectal prolapse in children: Experience with the modified Delorme's procedure. J Ped Surg 2019 April;54(4):857-61.
De la Torre L, Cogley K, Cabrera M, Frias J, Wehrli L. Transanal proximal rectosigmoidectomy. A new operation for severe chronic idiopathic constipation associated with megarectosigmoid. J Ped Surg 2019 November;54(11):2311-17.
De la Torre L, Wehrli L. Error trap and culture of safety in Hirschsprung disease. Sem Ped Surg 2019 June;28(3):151-159.
Bischoff A, De La Torre L, Peña A. Comparative Effectiveness of Imaging Modalities for Preoperative Assessment of Anorectal Malformation in the Pediatric Population. J Pediatr Surg. 2019 Oct 27. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 31718867
Bischoff A, de La Torre L, Peña A. Comparative effectiveness of imaging modalities for preoperative assessment of anorectal malformation in the pediatric population. J Pediatr Surg. 2020 Feb;55(2):354. PubMed PMID: 31718867
De La Torre L, Zornoza M, Peña 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. PubMed PMID: 32586611
Vuille-Dit-Bille RN, de La Torre L, Hall J, Ketzer J, Peña A, Bischoff A. Hirschsprung disease and anorectal malformations - An uncommon association. J Pediatr Surg. 2020 May 16. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 32507634
Peña 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. 2020 Oct 31. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 33199058
Hall J, Schletker J, Judd-Glossy L, Edmonds T, Krause A, Simmons H, Ketzer J, Peña A, De la Torre L, Bischoff A. A review of adopted colorectal patients: a parent's perspective. Pediatr Surg Int. 2021 Jan 21. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 33475771
Schletker J, Wiersch J, Ketzer J, Edmonds T, Krause A, Simmons H, Peña 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 Jan 7. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 33415489
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 Jan 9. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 33423102
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 Jan 12. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 33433662
Alaniz VI, Wilcox DT, Arnold M, Bodmer JL, de la Torre L, Peña 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 Jan 12. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 33433664
Bischoff A, Guimaraes CVA, Mirsky DM, Santos-Jasso KA, Zaretsky MV, Ketzer J, Hall J, Mueller C, de La Torre L, Peña A, Meyers ML. Visualization of the fetal anus by prenatal ultrasound for the diagnosis of anorectal malformations: is it feasible?. Pediatr Surg Int. 2021 Jan 5. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 33399927
Bischoff A, De La Torre L, Peña A. Letter to the Editor, “Assessing the benefit of reoperations in patients who suffer from fecal incontinence after repair of their anorectal malformation”. J Pedi Surg. Article in Press.:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.01.019
Dewberry L, Alaniz V, Wilcox D, De La Torre L, Peña A, Bischoff A. From Prenatal Diagnosis Through Transition to Adult Care: What Everyone Should Know About Anorectal Malformations. Curr Treat Optios Peds 6(2020) 91-100. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/s40746-020-00194-4
Hall J, Schletker J, Judd-Glossy L, Edmonds T, Krause A, Simmons H, Ketzer J, Peña 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. PubMed PMID: 33475771
Schletker J, Wiersch J, Ketzer J, Edmonds T, Krause A, Simmons H, Peña 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. PubMed PMID: 33415489
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. PubMed PMID: 33423102
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. PubMed PMID: 33433662
Bischoff A, Guimaraes CVA, Mirsky DM, Santos-Jasso KA, Zaretsky MV, Ketzer J, Hall J, Mueller C, de La Torre L, Peña 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. PubMed PMID: 33399927
Pena A, Bischoff A, de la Torre L. Reply to letter to the editor. J Pediatr Surg. 2021 Jun;56(6):1254. PubMed PMID: 33608107
Bischoff A, Torre L, Peña A. Letter to the Editor. J Pediatr Surg. 2021 Jun;56(6):1255. PubMed PMID: 33509655
Stevens J, de La Torre L, Hall J, Simmons H, Krause A, Ketzer J, Schletker J, Judd-Glossy L, Trainor S, Wilson P, Peña A, Bischoff A. The importance of dedicated colorectal team participation in the management of spina bifida and spinal cord injury patients. Pediatr Surg Int. 2021 Oct 13. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 34647156
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. 2021 Sep 25. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 34562117
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. 2021 Sep 23. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 34554294
Alaniz VI, Wilcox DT, Arnold M, Bodmer JL, de la Torre L, Peña 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. PubMed PMID: 33433664
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. PubMed PMID: 35588326
Reppucci ML, De La Torre L, Peña 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. PubMed PMID: 34554295
Reppucci ML, Alaniz VI, Wehrli LA, Torre L, Wood D, Wilcox DT, Appiah LC, Peña A, Bischoff A. Reproductive and family building considerations for female patients with anorectal and urogenital malformations. J Pediatr Surg. 2022 Sep 19. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 36229236
Vargas MC, Wehrli LA, Louiselle A, Ketzer J, Reppucci ML, Juddy-Glossy L, Alaniz VI, Wilcox DT, Wood DN, Peña 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. PubMed PMID: 36129533
Wehrli LA, Reppucci ML, Ketzer J, de la Torre L, Peña 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. PubMed PMID: 36107235
Wehrli LA, Bischoff A, De La Torre L, Reppucci ML, Ketzer J, Peña A, Alaniz VI. Pelvic exams and cervical cancer screening in patients with anorectal malformations. Pediatr Surg Int. 2022 Dec;38(12):1681-1684. PubMed PMID: 36107236
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. PubMed PMID: 36151341
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. PubMed PMID: 36151340
Reppucci ML, Nolan MM, Cooper E, Wehrli LA, Schletker J, Ketzer J, Peña 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. PubMed PMID: 36107238
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. PubMed PMID: 36098796
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. PubMed PMID: 36127514
De la Torre. Current management of idiopathic constipation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y29egGqlXco&t=44s
De la Torre. Obstructive problems after Hirschsprung pull-through. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6EboUIWolw&t=7s
De la Torre, L. How Constipation can be Misdiagnosed as Hirschsprung Disease in ARM Patients PTN magazine
Bischoff A, Hayes K, Guimaraes C, Merritt A, Wickham M, Schneider L, Martin H, Ketzer J, Rodriguez V, Peña A, De La Torre L. Standardization of radiograph readings during bowel management week. Pediatr Surg Int. 2023 Jul 20;39(1):236. PubMed PMID: 37468717
Wehrli LA, Reppucci ML, De La Torre L, Ketzer J, Rieck JM, Cooper EH, Judd-Glossy L, Peña 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. PubMed PMID: 37464109
Domínguez-Muñoz A, De La Torre L, Santos-Jasso K, Schneider L, Merritt A, Wickham M, Ketzer J, Rodriguez V, Peña 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. PubMed PMID: 37432519
Domínguez-Muñoz A, Bischoff A, Wehrli LA, Judd-Glossy L, Schneider L, Merritt A, Wickham M, Ketzer J, Rodriguez V, Peña 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. PubMed PMID: 37428259
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 9;39(1):228. PubMed PMID: 37422894
Wehrli LA, Reppucci ML, Ketzer J, Dominguez-Muñoz A, Cooper EH, Peña 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 7;39(1):227. PubMed PMID: 37418029
Olivos M, Garcia V, De la Torre L. Evaluation of user satisfaction in parents or caregivers of pediatric patients with colorectal pathology in the use of telemedicine. JPS Open. 2023 Dec;4:100060. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yjpso.2023.100060
De la Torre L, Dominguez A, Arnold M, Lovell M, Martinez D, Bischoff A, Wehrli L. Histological transitional zone pull-through in Hirschsprung disease. Postoperative functional results and current recommendations. Bol Med Hosp Infant Mex. 2023;80(6) DOI:10.24875/BMHIM.23000050
Wehrli L, Reppucci M, Stevens J, Arnold M, Lovell M, Zornoza M, Bischoff A, De la Torre L . Should we perform a Hirschsprung redo pull-through on patients with retained transition zone? JPS Open. 2023;(3)100058. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yjpso.2023.100058
De la Torre L, Bischoff A. How Constipation can be Misdiagnosed as Hirschsprung Disease in ARM Patients. PTN magazine 2023. https://www.pullthrunetwork.org/ptn-articles
Wehrli LA, Harris KT, Wood DT, Wilcox DT, Cooper EH, Rieck JM, McGuire E, Ketzer J, De La Torre L, Peña A, Bischoff A. Urological outcomes in adult females born with anorectal malformation or Hirschsprung disease. Pediatr Surg Int. 2024 Jul 6;40(1):179. PubMed PMID: 38971909
Gerçel 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. 2024 Sep 27;60(1):161974. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 39358082
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 2;40(1):169. PubMed PMID: 38954056
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). PubMed PMID: 38785870
Lazarte-Rantes C, Chirinos-Gambarini M, Sulca-Cruzado GJ, Ramirez-De la Cruz R, Trigoso V, Cerron-Vela C, De la Torre-Mondragon L. T2-based magnetic resonance genitography in children with complex anorectal malformations: experience at a tertiary pediatric hospital in Latin America. Pediatr Radiol. 2024 Mar;54(3):430-437. PubMed PMID: 38273134
Zornoza M, Muñoz L, Ruiz A, De la Torre L. Surgical maneuvers for long-segment Hirschsprung pull-through in unique patients. Pediatr Surg Int. 2024 Jul 8;40(1):180. PubMed PMID: 38976010
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. PubMed PMID: 39008134
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. 2024 Sep 14;:161925. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 39366798
Melkonian, V., de la Torre, L., Ketzer, J., Rodriguez, V., Pena, A., & Bischoff, A. (2024). Colo-cutaneous fistula following A pull-through for Hirschsprung disease, A case series. Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 102, 102777. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsc.2024.102777
Melkonian, V., Torre, L. de la, Ketzer, J., Rodriguez, V., Pena, A., & Bischoff, A. (2024). “Incisionless” colostomy creation: A case series. Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 109, 102866. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsc.2024.102866
Bischoff A, De la Torre, Peña A. (2024). Prenatal Diagnosis and neonatal management in anorectal malformations and cloaca. In: Crombleholme T, Lim F, Peiro JL, Simpson LL, Rintoul NE. Fetal and Neonatal Surgery and Medicine. United States: McGraw Hill LLC. ISBN: 9781260461558
Bischoff A., De La Torre L, Peña, A. (2024). Imperforate Anus. In: Wyllie R, Hyams J, Kay M. Pediatric Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease (Seventh Edition), 573-580.e1. Elsevier ISBN: 9780443117602, eBook ISBN: 9780443117916
Pena A, Bischoff A, De la Torre L. Anorectal anomalies. In: Puri P Höllwarth, Pediatric Surgery, Second edition. ISBN9783030814878
Pena A, Bischoff A, De la Torre L. Anorectal anomalies. In: Puri P Höllwarth, Pediatric Surgery, Second edition. ISBN9783030814878

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Professional Memberships

American Pediatric Surgical Association, Member
American Academic of Pediatrics, Member

Practice Locations

Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234

Hospital Affiliation

Children's Hospital Colorado
University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties

Colon and Rectal Surgery (1994, 2019)
Pediatric Surgery, Certificate (1994)
Pediatric Colorectal Surgery, Specialized Training (1995)

Conditions & Treatments

Surgery

Clinical Interests
My many clinical interests include congenital colorectal problems such as Anorectal and Urogenital malformation (imperforate anus, cloaca, cloacal exstrophy, vaginal agenesis); Hirschsprung Disease; Total Colonic Aganglionosis; Bowel Management (fecal incontinence and idiopathic constipation).

Care Philosophy
I strive to provide the best surgical and clinical care for my patients. I believe in devoting time to patients and family explaining and discussing prognosis, long-term expectations as well as surgical reconstruction and possible future implications. I also believe in following our patients throughout life.

Personal Interests
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family, watching good movies, and practicing outside sports (running, biking, swimming). I also enjoy traveling the world to try to improve colorectal care for children everywhere.

Volunteer Activities
Traveling the world to try to improve colorectal care everywhere. I have traveled to more than 30 different countries to give lectures and live surgical demonstrations on how to treat congenital colorectal problems.

Public Speaking
Yes
Surgical Treatment of Colorectal Problems in Children. From prenatal to long-term outcomes. 3-day intensive workshop with live surgical demonstrations.

Associate Professor, Surgery-Peds Surgery