Let’s talk colorectal conditions—Join general surgery resident Dr. Jorge Zárate Rodriguez for a discussion with expert colorectal surgeon, Dr. Steven Hunt. This episode of the Washington Manual of Surgery focuses on diseases of the colon and rectum, serving as a companion to Chapter 23 of the 9th edition of the bestselling Washington Manual of Surgery.
In this episode, Dr. Steven Hunt, Professor of Surgery at Washington University in St. Louis, discusses the management of colorectal malignancy. Key topics include the importance of reviewing endoscopy and pathology reports, performing staging workups, making clinical decisions based on imaging, and criteria for various surgical procedures, such as transanal minimally invasive surgery. They also discuss the importance of neoadjuvant therapy and surveillance for patients with rectal adenocarcinoma. Tune in for an insightful overview of colorectal cancer management.