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Colorectal Surgery Review

Allen Kamrava, MD MBA FACS FASCRS
Colorectal Cancer
Anal Cancer
Surgical Techniques
Colonoscopy
Endoscopy
Chemoradiation
HPV
Colorectal Surgery
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Locally Recurrent Rectal Cancer
Rectal Cancer
SCCA
AJCC 8th Edition
Crohn's Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Neoadjuvant Therapy
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Sedation Practices
Bowel Preparation
Anal Fissures

An academic, sponsor-free audio review of core concepts in colon and rectal surgery. Using the power of A.I., created by Dr. Allen Kamrava, Associate Teaching Faculty at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, this series is designed for residents, fellows, and practicing surgeons to stay current with concise, evidence-based updates. Covering textbook foundations, landmark trials, and evolving ASCRS guidelin... more

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Defines the role of the "Surgical IBDologist" and bowel-sparing strategies. We break down strictureplasty techniques (Heineke-Mikulicz, Finney, Michelassi) and introduce the Kono-S anastomosis, which shows promising data for reducing recurrence. The ... more

Focused on perianal pathology, this episode establishes MRI as the gold standard for mapping complex fistulas (Likelihood Ratio 22.7). We review Heller's Rule for fistula risk and the four core principles of management, prioritizing sepsis control ov... more

A rigorous review of Crohn's pharmacotherapy, highlighting the "Do Nots": antibiotics and 5-ASAs have limited to no role in luminal disease. We explore the "Treat to Target" approach and the decision tree for Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) when pa... more

Tailored for surgeons, this review covers when medical therapy has failed. We discuss the shift from symptom control to "mucosal healing" and the specific risks of 5-ASAs and thiopurines (TPMT testing). The episode details the management of Acute Sev... more

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Dr. Allen Kamrava
Host of Colorectal Surgery Review; Associate Teaching Faculty, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

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GIST, Neuroendocrine Tumors and Lymphoma
Q: What defines high-risk GISTs and correlates with the decision to start adjuvant therapy?
The mitotic rate is the single most important prognostic factor post-resection.
GIST, Neuroendocrine Tumors and Lymphoma
Q: What's the crucial shift we need to grasp regarding GISTs?
GISTs do not arise from smooth muscle cells.
Cytoreduction and HIPEC
Q: What are the implications of the Prodige 7 trial on the use of HIPEC?
The Prodige 7 trial suggests that the addition of HIPEC may not improve survival in selected patients, leading to a critical evaluation of agent effectiveness and surgical protocol.
Cytoreduction and HIPEC
Q: What are the key factors that dictate the success of CRS and HIPEC?
Success relies on a low initial disease burden and the surgeon achieving complete macroscopic site reduction.

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Concise, evidence-based updates in colorectal and rectal surgery are delivered through focused, board-style reviews. Episodes cover core surgical concepts, common and complex conditions, and evolving guidelines—from endometriosis with colorectal implications to MIS approaches, organ-preserving strategies, and systemic therapies for metastatic disease. A consistent emphasis on diagnostic nuances, oncologic safety, multidisciplinary care, and patient-centered outcomes helps practicing surgeons, residents, and fellows stay current between cases. Notable strengths include a clear focus on practical decision-making, integration of landmark trials and guideline revisions, and thoughtful discussion of trade-offs between aggressive treatment and qu... more

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