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Presacral/Retrorectal Masses, a Core Subject, is eligible for 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. This module covers the types of presacral masses and the approaches to surgical management.

Objectives:

• Recognize the various presenting symptoms and signs of presacral masses.
• Describe which presacral masses should undergo pre-operative biopsy.
• Recognize when to use a paracoccygeal versus abdominal approach during surgery.

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This module reviews the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, patient evaluation, surgical options and outcomes data for patients suffering from rectal prolapse. It is eligible for 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Objectives:

• Explain the pathophysiology of rectal prolapse.
• Describe the clinical presentation and examination for patients with rectal prolapse.
• Be able to describe the critical steps to perineal and abdominal surgical approaches to rectal prolapse, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each.
• Describe the expected impact of surgery on recurrence rates and impact on continence and constipation.

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Surgery for Colon Cancer, a Core Subject, is eligible for 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. This module addresses current concepts in the surgical management of colon cancer, and describes some of the newer ideas regarding standardization of surgical technique as well as the controversy of extended lymphadenectomy for colon cancer.

Objectives:

• Describe the components of a proper oncologic resection for colon cancer.
• Describe the different planes of surgery and impact on outcomes.
• Describe the role for D3 lymph node dissection in colon cancer surgery.

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As a Core Subject, this module is eligible for 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. This module will review the surgical management of small bowel, colon, and anorectal Crohn's disease.

Objectives:

• Explain the indications for surgery in Crohn's disease of the small bowel, colon, and perianal region.
• Describe management options for fistulizing Crohn's disease for the small intestine.
• Describe the indications, contraindications, and types of strictureplasties for fibrostenosing Crohn's disease.
• Describe the indications and contraindications for segmental colectomy in Crohn's colitis.
• Describe the management options available for fistulizing perianal Crohn's disease.

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Surgical Management of Fecal Incontinence, a Core Subject, is an overview of the main treatment options for patients suffering from fecal incontinence. It is eligible for 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Discussion topics include sphincteroplasty, sacral nerve stimulation, biomaterial injection, artificial bowel sphincter implantation and radio frequency energy delivery.

Objectives:

• Develop a plan for conservative management of fecal incontinence.
• Be able to discuss the pros and cons of the various advanced treatment options for fecal incontinence.

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