Familial Adenomatous Polyposis and Lynch Syndrome (Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer) — two hereditary colorectal cancer syndromes that look similar at first glance but couldn’t be more different when it comes to genetics, screening, and surgical management.

In this episode, Chris and Mars walk you through how to instantly spot the differences on exam questions and in real-life surgical decision-making. These syndromes love to show up on the Surgery Shelf and Step 2, and mastering them means knowing the genes, the patterns, and the procedures cold.

Hit play and lock this one in — it’s guaranteed to show up on your shelf exam and in the OR. Join Chris and Mars for another round of Surgery Shelf Prep!