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Patient selection for neoadjuvant therapy of rectal adenocarcinoma
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Source: Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery - February 18, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Stephen L. Harris Tags: Innovative Radiotherapy Options for the Patient with Colon and Rectal Cancer Source Type: research

Preoperative endorectal brachytherapy in the treatment of locally advanced rectal cancer: Rethinking neoadjuvant treatment
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Source: Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery - February 18, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Matthew C. Biagioli, Joseph M. Herman Tags: Innovative Radiotherapy Options for the Patient with Colon and Rectal Cancer Source Type: research

Preoperative therapy for rectal cancer: Short-course radiation vs. long-course chemoradiation
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Source: Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery - February 18, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Bruce D. Minsky, Claus Rödel, Vincenzo Valentini Tags: Innovative Radiotherapy Options for the Patient with Colon and Rectal Cancer Source Type: research

Local management of the primary tumor in stage IV rectal cancer
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Source: Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery - February 18, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Brian R. Knab Tags: Innovative Radiotherapy Options for the Patient with Colon and Rectal Cancer Source Type: research

Non-operative management of locally advanced rectal cancer
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Source: Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery - February 18, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Sarah A. Milgrom, Karyn A. Goodman Tags: Innovative Radiotherapy Options for the Patient with Colon and Rectal Cancer Source Type: research

Intraoperative and stereotactic ablative radiation therapy in recurrent rectal cancer
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Source: Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery - February 18, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Arul Mahadevan Tags: Innovative Radiotherapy Options for the Patient with Colon and Rectal Cancer Source Type: research

Late effects of pelvic radiation for rectal cancer and implications for survivorship
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Source: Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery - February 18, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Nikhil Rao, Ravi Shridhar, Sarah E. Hoffe Tags: Innovative Radiotherapy Options for the Patient with Colon and Rectal Cancer Source Type: research

Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for liver metastases: A clinical review
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Source: Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery - February 18, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Chad G. Rusthoven, Christine F. Lauro, Brian D. Kavanagh, Tracey E. Schefter Tags: Innovative Radiotherapy Options for the Patient with Colon and Rectal Cancer Source Type: research

Rectal cancer genomics
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Source: Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery - February 18, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Aaron D. Falchook, Joel E. Tepper Tags: Innovative Radiotherapy Options for the Patient with Colon and Rectal Cancer Source Type: research

The special needs of elderly patients
Abstract: With the fastest growing segment of the population aged 65 years and older, the demand for colorectal surgeons is steadily increasing. Therefore, it is imperative that colorectal surgeons understand surgical issues for the elderly population including operative risk for elective versus emergent surgery, quality indicators for improving patient care, frailty as a measure of risk assessment, DNR as a predictor of postoperative complications, and areas for potential optimization prior to undergoing colorectal surgery. This review touches on a few of the many items that are important for optimizing the special needs ...
Source: Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery - December 1, 2013 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Amy L. Hill, Marcia M. Russell Tags: Surgical Workforce Source Type: research

Rural surgical workforce and care of colorectal disease
This article will summarize these issues and describe the implications for the care of patients with colorectal diseases in rural settings. (Source: Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery)
Source: Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery - December 1, 2013 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Ian M. Paquette, Samuel R.G. Finlayson Tags: Surgical Workforce Source Type: research

General surgeons vs. colorectal surgeons: Who should be doing what to whom?
Abstract: The evolving trend toward subspecialization has dramatically changed the face of general surgery. With an increasing number of general surgery graduates pursuing fellowship training, the question of “Who should be doing what to whom?” has become increasingly relevant. The existing literature on this topic suggests a relationship between specialty training and improved outcomes. Numerous studies have demonstrated the merits of specialization as it relates to all aspects of colorectal care, from the management of benign anorectal disease to complex neoplastic processes. The implications of these findings on the...
Source: Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery - December 1, 2013 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Supriya S. Patel, Anthony J. Senagore Tags: Surgical Workforce Source Type: research

Evolution of the specialty of colon and rectal surgery: Historical perspective
Abstract: The field of Colon and Rectal Surgery has a rich history which has significantly evolved over the years from its beginnings as the American Board of Proctology to what is now the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery with over 3000 members. Although the training requirements have changed dramatically, the interest of graduating General Surgery Residents for Colon and Rectal Surgery continues to soar. The rising popularity of the field is reflected in the increasing number of fellowship programs as well as the greater number of practicing Colon and Rectal Surgeons. (Source: Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery)
Source: Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery - December 1, 2013 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Rebecca R. Cannom, Stanley M. Goldberg Tags: Surgical Workforce Source Type: research

Trends in the general surgery workforce
Abstract: While the US population continues to grow, the number of graduating general surgery (GS) residents has remained static. The changing nature of the workforce, preference for a controllable lifestyle, increasing workload due to an aging population, and declining work hours represent a challenge to maintaining an adequate GS workforce. Furthermore, only 20–25% of board-certified general surgeons are carrying out the full range of GS procedures. Flexible working hours, taking advantage of retirees and part-time surgeons, funding of additional residency positions through a public–private partnership, loan forgiven...
Source: Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery - December 1, 2013 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Bhagwan Satiani, David A. Etzioni, Thomas E. Williams Tags: Surgical Workforce Source Type: research

“Demographics is destiny” (sic): The American population
Abstract: As a result of factors related to health, immigration, and historical trends, the US population is predicted to undergo unprecedented shifts. The most important and widely recognized shift is that of an aging population, with a doubling in the number of individuals aged 65 years or older in the US between now and 2050. Other shifts will also be important, including an increased presence of women in the workforce, and an increasing number of race/ethnic minorities. Many of these factors are not specific to the US population and therefore have international importance. In this review, we examine the ways in which d...
Source: Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery - December 1, 2013 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Jamie Murphy Tags: Surgical Workforce Source Type: research