ASCRS / DC&R podcast: Recent Episodes
Diseases of the Colon & Rectum Journal / American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
Podcast of the Diseases of the Colon and Rectum (DCR), the official scientific journal of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) - a monthly publication. Podcast includes interviews with select lead or senior authors of newly published articles and includes commentary by an official reviewer.
Hear editor in chief Susan Galandiuk describe the contents of this month's issue of DCR.
Hear editor in chief Susan Galandiuk describe the contents of this month's issue of DCR.
Hear editor in chief Susan Galandiuk describe the contents of this month's issue of DCR.
Hear editor in chief Susan Galandiuk describe the contents of this month's issue of DCR.
Hear editor in chief Susan Galandiuk describe the contents of this month's issue of DCR.
Hear editor in chief Susan Galandiuk describe the contents of this month's issue of DCR.
Hear editor in chief Susan Galandiuk describe the contents of this month's issue of DCR.
Hear editor in chief Susan Galandiuk describe the contents of this month's issue of DCR.
Hear editor in chief Susan Galandiuk describe the contents of this month's issue of DCR.
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts. Includes issue summary by Editor in Chief Susan Galandiuk.
Hear transcribed versions of author submittied video abstracts from the January 2024 issue of DC&R. Includes editor summary by Susan Galandiuk. Enjoy!
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts from the December 2023 edtion of DC&R. Includes an issue summary by Editor-in-chief Susan Galandiuk.
The most important podcast you will hear this year. Ian Paquette speaks with Sean Langenfeld about nuances in Rectal Cancer management. Don't miss it! From the Jan 2024 DCR CPG - update on Rectal Cancer.
Hear author submitted video abstracts from the November 2023 edition of DC&R. Includes an issue summary by Editor-in-chief Susan Galandiuk.
Hear author submitted video abstracts from the October 2023 edition of DC&R. Includes an issue summary by Editor-in-chief Susan Galandiuk.
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts from the Sept 2023 edition of DC&R. Includes an issue summary by Editor-in-chief Susan Galandiuk. Don't miss it!
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts from the August 2023 edition of DC&R, including an issue summary by Editor-in-Chief Susan Galandiuk.
Hear Ian Paquette and Sunil Patel discuss the latest updates to for VTE prophylaxis after Colorectal Surgery. Includes updates on extended duration prophylaxis recs both for cancer and IBD surgery. Don't miss it!
Hear the latest clinical practice guildeline on fecal incontinence - what's new and exciting in this, from CPG chair Ian Paquette.
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts, from June 2023 (includes an issue summary by Editor-in-Chief Susan Galandiuk).
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts. From May 2023, and includes an issue summary by editor-in-chief Susan Galandiuk.
Hear author submitted video abstracts from March 2023. Includes issue summary by editor in chief.
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts (including issue summary from Editor-in-Chief Susan Galandiuk) from the April 2023 edition of DC&R.
Hear about the latest update on clinical practice guidelines (combined with SAGES) about the enhanced recovery.
Hear updates on the latest clinical practice guidelines on anal fissure. With CPG vice chair Amy Lightner and lead author Jennifer Davids. From the February 2023 DC&R.
Hear transcribed versions of author-submitted video abstracts from the January 2023 edition of DC&R. Includes an issue summary by Editor-in-Chief Susan Galandiuk.
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts from the December 2022 edition of DC&R, including an issue summary by Editor-in-Chief Susan Galandiuk.
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts from the Nov 2022 edition of DC&R. Includes an issue summary by Editor-in-Chief Susan Galandiuk.
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts from October 2022. With brief intro by Editor-In-Chief Susan Galandiuk. Enjoy!
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts from October 2022. With brief intro by Editor-In-Chief Susan Galandiuk. Enjoy!
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts from September 2022. Includes a brief intro by editor in chief Susan Galandiuk.
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts from September 2022. Includes a brief intro by editor in chief Susan Galandiuk.
Hear about the latest ASCRS Clinical Practice Guidelines on Ostomy Surgery - from CPG Chair Ian Paquette and lead author Bradley Davis. Some great info here!
Hear about the latest ASCRS Clinical Practice Guidelines on Ostomy Surgery - from CPG Chair Ian Paquette and lead author Bradley Davis. Some great info here!
ASCRS Clinical Practice Guildelines for Management of Anorectal Abscess, Fistula-in-Ano, and Rectovaginal Fistula
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts from the August 2022 edition of DC&R. Includes an issue summary by Editor-in-Chief Susan Galandiuk.
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts for the July 2022 edition of DC&R. Also includes editor summary by Editor-in-Chief Susan Galandiuk.
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts (from May 2022). Also includes an issue summary by Editor-in-Chief Susan Galandiuk. Enjoy!
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts, as well as an issue summary by Editor-In-Chief Susan Galandiuk (from April 2022).
Hear outgoing CPG chair discuss new frailty paper with lead author Nicole Saur. This is the first ever CPG on this topic so all recommendations are new.
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts from March 2022. Includes an issue summary by Editor-in-Chief Susan Galandiuk.
Here transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts for the February 2022 issue. Includes a summary by Editor-in-Chief Susan Galandiuk. Enjoy!
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts, including a summary of editor picks by Editor-in-Chief Susan Galandiuk. From January 2022.
Hear the latest 2022 update to the clinical practice guidelines on COLON CANCER. With lead author Jon Vogel and CPG Committee Chair Ian Paquette.
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts. Includes issue summary by Editor-in-Chief Susan Galandiuk. From December 2021. Happy Holidays from DCR!
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts, including an issue summary by Editor-in-Chief Susan Galandiuk. From November 2021.
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts from the October 2021 issue of DC&R. Also includes a summary by Editor-in-Chief Susan Galandiuk.
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts for the Sept 2021 edition of DC&R. Includes opioid prescribing, cancer, and much more!
Hear Dr. Daniel Feingold and Dr. Karim Alavi discuss the latest CPG on Colonic Volvulus and Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction.
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts for the August 2021 edition of DC&R. Lots of great content along with an editor summary!
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts and an editor summary for this month! Great content!
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts in the June 2021 edition of DC&R. Exciting stuff!
Hear about the updated 2021 CPG for the Surgical Management of Ulcerative Colitis. With CPG chair Daniel Feingold and lead author Amy Lightner.
Hear transcribed versions of author-submitted video abstracts, along with an editor summary by Susan Galandiuk. Hope you enjoy!
Hear lead author Vitaliy Poilin discuss with Danny Feingold about the 2021 clinical practice guidelines for Clostridioides Difficile infection (including information on the name change and treatment updates).
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts from the April 2021 issue.
Hear transcribed versions of authors submitted video abstracts as well as an issue summary by Editor-In-Chief Susan Galandiuk.
Hear CPG Committee Chair Danny Feingold discuss surveillance & survivorship strategies for colorectal cancer patients with Dr. Karin Hardiman.
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts for the February 2021 edition of DC&R. Some great content this month!
Hear transcribed versions of author-submitted video abstracts from the January 2021 edition of DC&R.
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts for the December 2020 edition of DC&R.
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts from the November 2020 edition of DC&R
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts for the October 2020 edition of DC&R. Don't miss it!
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts, including rectal cancer, diverticulitis, HIPEC, pelvic floor, and more!
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts for the August 2020 edition of DC&R. Includes clinical practice guidelines and resident's corner on Crohn's disease, watch and wait for rectal cancer, and much more!
Hear transcribed versions of author-submitted video abstracts for the July 2020 edition of DC&R. Includes COVID-19 content and much more!
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts for the June 2020 edition of DC&R. Includes summary and editor picks by Susan Galandiuk.
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts for the May 2020 edition of DC&R.
Hear CPG chair Daniel Feingold discuss with lead author Nancy You on important updates to the management of Rectal Cancer. Includes TNT (total neoadjuvant), Watch and Wait, TaTME, MIS approaches and more!
Hear clinical practice guidelines committee chair Daniel Feingold discuss with lead author Amy Lightner on the latest CPG recommendations for Crohn's. Includes a myriad of topics from dysplasia, updated terminology, biologics and other monoclonal therapies, and much more! You will learn a lot from this.
Hear author Jason Hall discuss with Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee Chair Daniel Feingold the most recent publication - treatment of left sided diverticular disease. Includes highlights of updated recommendations and ongoing controversies.
Hear transcribed versions of author-submitted video abstracts for the April 2020 edition of DC&R. Includes rectocele, CME radial margin and pathology assessments, LARS assessment in a general population and after TaTME, stoma risk after Crohn's colectomy, and much more!
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts from the March 2020 edition of DC&R. Includes a few articles on radiation for rectal cancer, neutropenic colitis, IBD, and more!
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts for the Feb 2020 edition of DC&R. Featuring genetics, colorectal cancer, artificial intelligence and more topics!
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts from the January 2020 edition of DC&R. Features rectal cancer, quality, minimally invasive and many more topics!
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts, including colonoscopy, bowel prep, and more! Also includes editor summary by Dr. Galandiuk.
Hear transcribed versions of author-submitted video abstracts for the November 2019 issue. Includes IBD, DVT prophylaxis and many other topics!
Hear Sean Glasgow and Danny Feingold discuss the ASCRS Clinical Practice Guidelines on Appendiceal Neoplasms. From December 2019.
Hear transcribed versions of author-submitted video abstracts for the October 2019 edition of DC&R.
Includes lateral nodes & lap vs. open CRM in rectal cancer, colorectal lymphoma, HIPEC, mental health in FAP, perineural invasion prognostic impact, LIFT, TAP blocks, and more!
Hear transcribed audio from author submitted video abstracts from the September 2019 edition of DC&R.
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts for the August 2019 edition of DC&R.
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts for the July 2019 edition of the Diseases of the Colon & Rectum Journal.
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts for the June 2019 edition of DC&R.
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts for the May 2019 edition of DC&R.
Hear Past President Pat Roberts and author Jennifer Davids discuss gender roles and potential inequality in a study looking at participant involvement at the 2017 ASCRS / Tripartite Annual Meeting
Hear CPG Vice Chair Ian Paquette discuss with lead author David Stewart about anal squamous cell lesions of the perianal region, including both pre-malignant and malignant lesions.
Hear updates in the new Clinical Practice Guidelines on Hemorrhoids from Vice Chair Ian Paquette and lead author Bradley Davis.
Hear transcribed versions of author-submitted video abstracts for the January 2019 issue.
Hear David Rosen discuss with Mattias Soop the Washington University in St. Louis experience with thoracic epidurals in the setting of an enhanced recovery protocol: do they enhance recovery further?
Hear transcribed versions of author created video abstracts in this issue, which has a bit of a topic focus on High Grade Anal Intra-epithelial Neoplasia, though there are many more topics, including avimopam/ketorolac use, neuroendocrine tumors, IBD, ileostomy readmission and more!
Hear transcribed versions of author submitted video abstracts for the November 2018 issue of DC&R.
Includes ileostomy readmissions, patient vs. physician preferences for rectal cancer surgery, HGAIN, anastomotic leak, miRNA predictors and more!
Hear Daniel Feingold discuss bowel prep for elective colorectal surgery clinical practice guidelines with John Migaly. From January 2019.
Hear CPG Chair Daniel Feingold discuss with lead author Eric Johnson about updates to the Pilonidal Disease Clinical Practice Guidelines.
Hear transcribed versions of authors-submitted video abstracts for the October 2018 edition, including many RCTs on total neoadjuvant therapy, early urinary catheter removal after pelvic surgery, planned early diuresis, and pain control methods. Great info!
Hear transcribed versions of author-created video abstracts for the September 2018 issue.
Hear transcribed versions of auto created video abstracts for August 2018. Includes rectal cancer, large colon polyps, patient reported preferences, and more!
Hear Daniel Feingold (new chair of clinical practice guidelines committee) discuss with vice-chair Ian Paquette about latest recommendations for treatment of Radiation Proctitis, a new ASCRS CPG topic.
Hear Vivek Chaudhry and Janice Rafferty discuss complex anal fistulas to kick off the first ever DC&R journal club.
Hear reviewer Dave Maron discuss with author Emma Rosander the intricacies of multi-visceral resection for locally advanced COLON cancer, including the role for multidisciplinary tumor board.
Hear transcribed versions of video abstracts published in the April 2018 edition of DC&R.
Hear transcribed video abstracts as an audio version of the issue summary, including editor summary/picks by our editor-in-chief Susan Galandiuk.
Hear section editor Kelly Bullard Dunn give insights into Current Status manuscripts and author Gianluca Pellino discuss how guidelines differ between Asian vs. Western countries regarding the management of colon cancer.
Hear summary of editor-in-chief picks and audio versions of author-submitted video abstracts for February 2018. Includes open vs. closed defects after local excision, tumor measurement heights with rigid pronto vs. flexible endoscope and much more!
Hear David Rothstein and Mary Fallat discuss the importance of transitioning care for pediatric surgery patients with anorectal malformations to an adult colorectal surgeon.
Hear Susan Galandiuk introduce the new year (including editor picks), followed by transcribed versions of author-submitted video abstracts!
Hear a compilation of video abstracts that make up the December 2017 issue, including editor picks from Susan Galandiuk.
Hear Dr. Angelita Habr-Gama discuss her career in an interview with editor-in-chief Susan Galandiuk. From Reflections series of noteworthy CRS figures entitled "Don't Take No for an Answer." #ILookLikeASurgeon
Hear Fergal Fleming discuss with Sean Langenfeld how travel to a high volume center improves rectal cancer outcomes. They also discuss the ACS CoC National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer and potential implications. Great discussion!
Hear how surveillance of duodenal polyps in polyposis syndromes has changed and what some of the genetic implications for these may be. With author Yann Parc, and editorial contributors Sue Clark and Josh Tierney.
Hear Susan Galandiuk's editor summary and transcribed versions of video abstracts in this month's journal.
Hear Dan Herzig, section editor of new Resident's Corner feature discuss Carcinoid with author Molly Ford.
Hear expert TaTME surgeons Sam Atallah and Justin Maykel discuss training and implementation of a TaTME program - including potential serious morbidity concerns and keys for successful mastery of this difficult operation.
**New format: Hear editor-in-chief Susan Galandiuk review highlights of this month's issue and also transcribed video abstracts from authors.
We will continue our traditional podcasts with reviewer / author discussions for select articles as well!
Hear Shin Sakata discuss with Marc Rubin the problems and implications of measuring polyp size during colonoscopy.
Hear editorial board member and Vic Fazio award winner (for editorial excellence) David Stewart discuss with author Paul Vollebregt the impact of Crohn's disease on fecal incontinence.
Hear Brendan Moran and Haney Yousef discuss peritoneal malignancy - and specifically ovarian involvement with tumors. Lots of great inside information on this complex topic!
Hear Brad Champagne discuss with Isabelle Raiche a new ASCRS assessment tool (developed by the operative competency committee) for rating surgeons performing a laparoscopic right colectomy.
Hear Dr. Scott Steele, chair clinical practice guidelines committee give a behind the scenes look at how guidelines are developed. Great info!
Hear Tom Read talk with Matt Soup about the true relationship of bowel sounds and the return of GI function. It may not be what you think!
Hear former ASCRS President David Rothenberger discuss physician burnout with reviewer Bard Cosman including underlying reasons, pearls, and possible solutions.
Hear V. Liana Tsikitis discuss with Hiram Polk the issues surrounding gender equality in publication productivity as well as academic surgery as a whole today.
Hear David Deitz and Bob Beart discuss pearls and wisdom regarding continent ileostomy (Koch pouch) as it relates to Crohn's disease patients.
Hear Isabelle Raiche and Ronan O'Connel discuss differences in fecal incontinence scores and how this can impact creation of an incontinence treatment program. Topics include the role of patient reported outcomes, quality of life measures, and how objective scores don't tell the whole story.
Hear Bard Cosman discuss with reviewer W. Brian Perry about how to deal with spinal cord injury patients - including hemorrhoid banding, screening for colorectal cancer, and other topics.
Hear a discussion on how physician feedback can improve process measure performance and how this may (or may not) relate to improvements in quality metrics. With Lahey Clinic Chief Quality Officer Rocco Ricciardi and Reviewer / Editorial author Robin McLeod.
Hear author John Marks discuss with reviewer George Chang about the quality of life after TATA procedure, including proper selection of patients to undergo this surgery for low rectal cancer and how this differs from TaTME procedures.
Hear author Joe Carmichael discuss with reviewer Erin Lange about the incidence and predictive factors for peripheral motor nerve injury after colectomy, based on a NSQIP analysis.
Hear a discussion on the reasons for readmission based on the day of rehospitalization. Different reasons exist for early vs. late readmission. Discussion focuses on how these may or may not be preventable with author Ravi Kiran and editorial author / reviewer Robin Virnig
Hear from new editor-in-chief Susan Galandiuk about new sections, initiatives, and directions at the Diseases of the Colon & Rectum journal. Includes insights into new website features for authors, new sections, and sage advice / tips for authors.
Hear author Lucas Thornblade discuss immunonutrition (L-Arg + fish oil + electrolytes) and how use prep can affect colorectal surgery outcomes. With reviewer and editorial author Stephen McClave.
Hear author Luca Stocchi and Scott Strong discuss a controversial topic: j-pouch vs. ileorectal surgery for large bowel Crohn's.
Hear world renown experts Soren Laurberg and Mariana Berho discuss the implications of colon cancer specimen evaluation including surgeon, pathologist, and system-related variables.
Do patient preferences match up with actual decisions in rectal cancer surgery? Find out when authors C. Tyler Ellis and Karyn Stitzenberg discuss the problem with reviewer and editorial author Arden Morris.
How does chronic dialysis affect outcomes after colorectal surgery? Hear Mary Kwaan and David Etzioni discuss the implications and results of a review of the American College of Surgeons NSQIP database.
HGAIN has a higher rate of progression to Anal Cancer in HIV men according to author Jill Tinmouth. Hear her discussion with reviewer Chuck Whitlow on this topic and more!
Hear the differences of surgery vs medicine service admission on outcomes for clostridium difficile infections. With senior author David Stewart and reviewer Karim Alavi.
Hear Sean Glasgow and Carter Paulson discuss a new normogram to predict pathologic node positivity following neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for rectal cancer.
Discussion on components, development, and role of ASCRS Rectal Cancer Surgery Checklist with Larissa Temple and Najjia Mahmoud including how it relates to ongoing quality initiatives.
Learn how and if peritoneal cytokines can help predict anastomotic leak following colorectal anastomosis.