ASCRS / DC&R podcast

Survival in Anal Cancer changes with time. Hear how this affects patient care and decisions with Dr. Charles Thomas and reviewer Ian Paquette, who also authors accompanying editorial from April 2016 edition of DC&R.

What is the quality of the evidence behind extended duration venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis after discharge. Hear Dr. Feral Fleming discuss a recent review of a state database with reviewer Dr. William Cirocco.

Diverticular access may be associated with higher rates of failure of medical management than previously thought. Hear Dr. Andreas Kaiser discuss the topic with reviewer Dr. Fergal Fleming.

Hear John Migaly and Sean Langenfeld discuss implications of a cutoff 44 days following surgery to initiate chemo. Also a discussion on merits of large database studies and where we go from here.

Hear David Margolin and Justin Maykel discuss the results of a survey regarding perceptions of what's important in a successful colorectal residency match. Program Directors, recent graduates and fellows differ in their opinions.

Hear program director Bradley Champagne talk with Dr. Edward Kim on the effect of a narrated short video outlining laparoscopic right colectomy steps on resident performance of the procedure.

Hear Dr. Sang Lee discuss indications and technique of "Endolaparoscopic" polypectomy with reviewer Dr. Eric Johnson.

Discussion with senior author Jennifer Tseng and reviewer Jon Effron regarding Bliss et al. article on Readmission after colectomy: predictors of a costly and common outcome (from December 2015 DC&R). It's not always what you think! 

Take a behind the scenes look at the journal with Editor in Chief Rob Madoff and Co-Editor Tom Read. Hear an in-depth discussion on tips for submission, future directions and initiatives of the journal, and more. Also get a sneak peak at the 2016 ASCRS Annual Meeting from Program Chair Kirsten Wilkins, and Co-Chairs Josh Belier and Scott Steele.

Hear Dr. Traci Hedrick discuss her article "Defining Surgical Site Infection in Colorectal Surgery: An objective analysis using serial photographic documentation" with commentary by reviewer Dr. Scott Regenbogen.