Professor of Surgery University of Kentucky University of Kentucky Lexington, KY, US
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Jitesh A. Patel, MD, MBA: This individual has no financial relationships with ineligible companies.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
Describe the evaluation, management options, and complications associated with the surgical treatment of anal cancer. Explore updates and guidelines for the treatment of fecal incontinence.
Review the most common types of colonic volvulus. Discuss anal dermatology and how to treat it.
Discuss the role and importance of colon cancer screening.
Maintaining proficiency across a wide array of conditions can be challenging for practicing surgeons particularly when advanced technologies and treatment options are rapidly changing. The Core Subject topics are presented to provide expertise and a framework to explore the current understanding of a particular topic for surgeons seeking the opportunity to add to their knowledge base in critical areas and/or those conditions that are not seen routinely.