This webinar will cover several topics related to current management of rectal cancer including: Role of MRI in non-operative management, Selecting patients for organ preservation in rectal cancer, Current outcomes of neoadjuvant therapy in rectal cancer, Outcomes of local resection in rectal cancer, Management of lateral pelvic lymph nodes in rectal cancer, and what the colorectal surgeon should know about the disappearing liver metastasis and liver metastasis in rectal cancer with complete clinical response. At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to: 1) Select patient with rectal that could be suitable for organ preservation. 2) Choose between the different treatment options available for rectal cancer. 3) Discuss with rectal cancer patients the outcomes of non-surgical approaches vs. surgery.
- Provider:American Society of Colon And Rectal Surgeons
- Activity Link: https://www.ascrsu.com/ascrs/view/ASCRS-Webinars/2871006/all/__About__
- Start Date: 2024-05-10 05:00:00
- End Date: 2024-05-10 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
- MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
- Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Competence, Learner Knowledge, Learner Performance, Patient Health
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: General Surgery