What is Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium (PCPLC)?

The Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium (PCPLC) was organized in 2016 as an international consortium of surgeons, scientists, and other specialists to facilitate research on anorectal malformations, Hirschsprung disease, and other colorectal and pelvic disorders. The PCPLC includes clinical centers and a central data coordinating center, with members organized into a Steering Committee, subcommittees, and working groups. The PCPLC maintains a detailed registry of patients and provides the infrastructure for conducting focused studies.

The consortium developed sub-committees to better focus on improving research efforts and to build educational resources for trainees and families. We gather in person or virtually on an annual basis to share knowledge in a peer-reviewed forum that is inclusive of many types of clinicians. We also sponsor and staff an annual educational series designed to update pediatric surgery fellows on the technical and clinical aspects of care that are needed to improve outcomes for our patient populations.