Division Director University of Louisville University of Louisville Louisville, KY, United States
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CME Credit: 0.75 Contact Hours: 0.75
This symposium is designed for the practicing colorectal surgeon who has the desire to stay up to date on the latest in the management of colon and rectal diseases. Due to the 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 1 1/2 -2 years. Presentations and discussions will focus on study design and results, practical implications of the data, and a critical review of the submitted work. Many scientific projects are ongoing at any given time. Of these, only a small number are completed, and even fewer submitted abstracts and manuscripts are ever presented or published. 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 in our field. The practicing healthcare provider needs to be aware of the current and highest-quality papers.
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.
