About this episode

This episode discusses the evaluation and management of benign and malignant colon disease through case-based discussions.

Join Drs. Steele, Burke, & Premkumar in this episode of EPA Playbook , where we tackle a core general surgery EPA: the evaluation and management of benign and malignant colon disease. From common presentations like diverticulitis and lower GI bleeding to the diagnosis and workup of colon cancer, this episode provides a structured framework you can use on the wards, in clinic, and on call. Using case-based discussions, we walk through how to distinguishing benign from malignant processes, selecting appropriate imaging and endoscopy, and recognizing when a patient needs urgent intervention versus outpatient workup. We also cover key principles of colon cancer management, including staging, surgical planning, and multidisciplinary care, alongside high-yield management of benign conditions. ***FREE EPA COURSE: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/epa-playbook Simply create an account on behindtheknife.org or our app and you the course will automatically show up in your Library. For additional information on EPAs, visit the American Board of Surgery EPA webpage: https://www.absurgery.org/get-certified/epas/ . Cited Studies : Gustafsson, U.O., Scott, M.J., Hubner, M. et al…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr. Steele, Dr. Burke, Dr. Premkumar

Topics covered

• colon disease
• benign conditions
• malignant conditions
• surgical management
• diagnosis
• case-based discussions

Keywords

• colon cancer
• diverticulitis
• lower GI bleeding
• imaging
• endoscopy
• urgent intervention
• outpatient workup
• surgical planning
• multidisciplinary care

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Board of Surgery

Books & works: Guidelines for Perioperative Care in Elective Colorectal Surgery: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS®) Society Recommendations: 2018

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