Division Director University of Louisville University of Louisville Louisville, KY, US
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All of the relevant financial relationships listed below have been mitigated.
Susan Galandiuk, MD: Abbvie: Clinical Trial Investigator (Ongoing), Grant/Research Support (Ongoing); American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons: Independent Contractor (Ongoing); Takeda Pharmaceuticals: Clinical Trial Investigator (Ongoing), Grant/Research Support (Ongoing)
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
Describe the basics of the top papers published in the DC&R.
Distinguish the qualities of a manuscript that provides value to the practicing surgeon.
Identify at least one key point from the presentations that will guide further research or change practice patterns for the care of patients with colorectal disease.
This symposium is designed for the practicing colorectal surgeon who has a desire to stay up to date on the latest in the management of colon and rectal diseases. Due to increasing demands of daily practice, the ability to stay current on the highest quality and most-cited publications can be difficult. In this symposium, we will review and summarize the most highly cited papers from the Diseases of the Colon and Rectum over the last 2 years. Presentations and discussion will focus on study design and results, practical implications of the data and a critical review of submitted work. These high quality studies demonstrate scientific rigor and have implications for future research endeavors and clinical practice patterns. The most highly cited manuscripts from Disease of the Colon and Rectum represent the best scientific contributions of our field. It is important for the practicing health care provider to be aware of the current and highest-quality papers.
