The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons - ASCRS

09/19/2025

Does radical always mean better? This team of experts takes on the question in their presentation, "Comparative Outcomes of Organ-Preserving Surgery Vs. Radical Resection for Clinical T2N0M0 Re**al Cancer: A Retrospective Analysis."

The results could change the way you think about surgical decision-making. Don’t miss it—stream on ASCRS Ustream and earn CME along the way.

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09/19/2025

Thank you to everyone who expressed interest in the upcoming Surgical Leadership Institute! We've received feedback from our members that travel budgets and reimbursements have been decreased, eliminating the opportunity for many who planned to attend. Due to this, we've made the difficult decision to postpone this event to allow members the adequate time needed to submit professional development travel and budgetary requests.

We are still thrilled by the enthusiasm for this dynamic, in-person experience, and the great news is the Surgical Leadership Institute will return in Spring 2027. Our goal is to provide programming focused on early career practice management bringing more energy, collaboration, and opportunities for growth. We remain deeply committed to advancing career training along with colorectal surgical continuum and look forward to sharing this enhanced experience.

09/18/2025

ASCRS President Dr. Najjia Mahmoud attended last week, delivering key updates from the Society and building enthusiasm for future global collaboration.

Among the highlights: a look ahead to the 2027 Tripartite Meeting, which ASCRS will proudly host in New Orleans—bringing the international colorectal community together again for innovation, connection, and progress.

09/17/2025

Tomorrow! 📢

Join our webinar on perianal Crohn’s disease, where surgical and GI experts share techniques, insights, and strategies to advance patient care.

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09/17/2025

What begins with one idea, one mentor, one fellowship has the power to transform the future of colorectal surgery. By supporting the Research Foundation of ASCRS, you’re fueling discoveries, training the next generation, and advancing patient care worldwide.

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09/16/2025

Join us October 16 for a webinar on complications after abdominoperineal resections. Experts will cover evaluation, management, and prevention of perineal hernias, chronic sinuses, and parastomal hernias.
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09/16/2025

ASCRS is seeking applicants for two important roles that shape coding and payment in colorectal surgery:
• Alternate Advisor to the AMA RUC: https://bit.ly/4pf9MhB
• Alternate Advisor to the AMA CPT Committee: https://bit.ly/45UZN9B

Each role carries a six-year term with three meetings per year (travel supported by ASCRS) and includes mentorship and Health Economics Committee support.

Applications are due by October 1, 2025. Please submit a CV and cover letter to jkeith@fascrs.org.

Questions may be directed to Don Colvin at dcbrowntrout@gmail.com.

Read about the process for changes to the CPT® codes and criteria for Category I and Category III codes, as well as Category II codes.

09/14/2025

📢 Reminder: Abstract submissions are officially open for the 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting, happening May 9–12 in Tampa, FL!
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09/12/2025

Join us October 25–26, in Cleveland, OH for this year's Surgical Leadership Institute — a program designed exclusively for colorectal surgeons 3–7 years post-training. Learn from visionaries like Dr. Laila Rashidi, who is advancing innovation, education, and advocacy in the field. This is your chance to strengthen your leadership skills and shape what’s next.

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09/11/2025

Better outcomes start with collaboration.
On Sept. 18, join our webinar on perianal Crohn’s disease, where experts in surgery and gastroenterology come together to share techniques, insights, and strategies for advancing care.
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09/09/2025

Rep your ASCRS pride with premium apparel and accessories from ASCRS Outfitters! Clinic days. Conference halls. Off-duty weekends. We've got you covered.
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09/08/2025

continues with a powerful fact:
Over 90% of patients with localized colorectal cancer (confined to the colon or re**um) are alive five years after diagnosis.

That’s why early detection through screening is so important. Talk to your provider about the right time to start getting screened, especially if you’re 45 or older, or have certain risk factors.

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