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After completion of this module, the learner should be able to:

• Define the standard of care in the management of locally advanced rectal cancer.
• Compare the short term and oncologic results of laparoscopic versus open resection for rectal cancer.
• Discuss various minimally invasive approaches in the management of locally advanced rectal cancer.
• Define the risks and benefits of open, laparoscopic, robotic and transanal total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer.
• Discuss the strict follow-up criteria required for patients enrolled in non-operative management of locally advanced rectal cancer.

As a Weekly Curriculum module, it is eligible for 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

To access this module, log in at the top of this page, click on MY ACCOUNT, then follow the link to the CREST® Online Learning Center.

Not a member of ASCRS? Learn more about the benefits of membership in the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.

Surgeons are often referred patients with colon polyps not amenable to endoscopic removal. In recent years, several new approaches, large and small, have emerged. This module summarizes the surgeon’s approach to difficult colorectal polyps.

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

1. Recognize the important considerations when planning surgery for colorectal polyps.
2. Explain the risks and functional outcomes after colectomy.
3. Be able to discuss surgical approaches to endoscopically unresectable polyps, including innovative hybrid and minimally invasive techniques for polyp removal.

As a Weekly Curriculum module, it is eligible for 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

To access this module, log in at the top of this page, click on MY ACCOUNT, then follow the link to the CREST® Online Learning Center.

Not a member of ASCRS? Learn more about the benefits of membership in the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.

This Module is set to lay out a strategy to categorize and accurately diagnose different anal and perianal skin conditions and causes of pruritus ani and to formulate a successful treatment algorithm.

Upon Completion of this module, participants should have learned:

1. Accurate description of various perianal skin conditions.
2. Successful evaluation and treatment of secondary causes of pruritus ani.
3. Successful evaluation and treatment of primary causes of pruritus ani.

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

To access this module, log in at the top of this page, click on MY ACCOUNT, then follow the link to the CREST® Online Learning Center.

Not a member of ASCRS? Learn more about the benefits of membership in the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.

The latest CREST® module, "Adjuvant Treatment of Colorectal Cancer," is now available!

As a Core Subject, this module is eligible for 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. It focuses on the adjuvant treatment of colon and rectal cancer, and covers the history of adjuvant therapy, current controversies, and current standard of care.

To access this module, log in at the top of this page, click on MY ACCOUNT, then follow the link to the CREST® Online Learning Center. Not a member of ASCRS? Learn more about the benefits of membership in the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.

Anorectal Fistula: Advances in Surgical Management, a Core Subject, is eligible for 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. This module details the classification and management of anorectal fistula including fistulae in the setting of Crohn's disease and HIV, as well as recto-urethral fistula.

Objectives:

• Describe the classification of anal fistulae.
• Detail the diagnostic work-up in evaluation of anal fistula.
• Describe and compare the various surgical options for management of anal fistula.
• Discuss the treatment options for anal fistula in Crohn’s disease and HIV.
• Describe the indications, risks and benefits for various management options for recto-urethral fistula.

To access this module, log in at the top of this page, click on MY ACCOUNT, then follow the link to the CREST® Online Learning Center. Not a member of ASCRS? Learn more about the benefits of membership in the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.