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Constipation is a very common condition. In some cases it may reflect a more serious problem. This Core Subject module will review the definition, work-up and treatment of constipation.

Upon completion of this module, participants should be able to:

• Define constipation and its prevalence.
• Identify the different classifications of constipation.
• Explain the work-up for constipation.
• Explain the different treatment (surgical and non surgical) options for constipation and when to appropriately use them.

As a Core Subject, it is eligible for 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

The ASCRS Online Learning Center provides access to both CREST and CARSEP. Using your ASCRS website login, you will have access to up-to-date information on colorectal diseases.

This module will review the pathophysiology of hemorrhoids and management options for hemorrhoidal disease.

Upon completion of this module, participants should be able to:

• Evaluate the pathophysiology of hemorrhoids.
• Describe office based and operative management options for hemorrhoidal disease.
• Evaluate compiled outcomes data from systematic reviews for more recent procedures for hemorrhoids.
• Recognize and compare the risks and adverse outcomes of the various procedures for hemorrhoids.
• Consider the options to reduce pain after open hemorrhoidectomy.

The ASCRS Online Learning Center provides access to both CREST and CARSEP. Using your ASCRS website login, you will have access to up-to-date information on colorectal diseases.

View this CREST Core Subject module "Localized Ileocecal Crohn's Disease: Surgery vs. Medical Therapy" for an in-depth analysis of management of Crohn's disease and postoperative surveillance following ileal or ileocolic resection.

• Explain primary medical therapy for Crohn's disease.
• Recognize the primary literature supporting the use of biologic agents for Crohn's disease.
• Recall how to weigh the risks and benefits, and make recommendations for medical treatment or surgical treatment for patients with ileocolic Crohn's disease.
• Describe the most up-to-date recommendations for postoperative surveillance of patients who have undergone ileal or ileocolic resection for Crohn's disease.

As a Core Subject, this CREST module is eligible for 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

The ASCRS Online Learning Center provides access to both CREST and CARSEP. Using your ASCRS website login, you will have access to up-to-date information on colorectal diseases.

This module provides a review of information since the last Lynch Syndome module and introduces EPCAM.

Upon completion of this module, participants should be able to:

• Recognize the familial patterns of Lynch Syndrome cancers.
• Describe the importance of recognition of Lynch Syndrome in a patient.
• Describe how to interpret the IHC results on their patient's pathology report.
• Define the surveillance for a Lynch Syndrome patient.

As a Core Subject, it is eligible for 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

The ASCRS Online Learning Center provides access to both CREST and CARSEP. Using your ASCRS website login, you will have access to up-to-date information on colorectal diseases.

Learn the principles of Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS), a newer platform that combines the philosophy of Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM) with the increased flexibility of conventional laparoscopic equipment.

The ASCRS Online Learning Center provides access to both CREST and CARSEP. Using your ASCRS website login, you will have access to up-to-date information on colorectal diseases.