The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons - ASCRS

08/06/2026

Join us for the upcoming webinar as expert moderators review a wide range of endoscopic techniques for managing complex colore**al cases. Explore approaches including ESD/EMR, endoluminal management of leaks and bleeding, and commonly used polypectomy techniques through expert-led discussion and real-world procedural videos.

🔗 Be sure to register at least 24 hours in advance to reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/4wmfGQJ

08/05/2026

Great ideas deserve the opportunity to grow. If you're working to improve equity in colore**al surgery through innovative research, now is the time to take the next step.

🔗 Explore the grant details, review the application requirements, and apply by August 17: https://bit.ly/4wDPUbe

08/03/2026

A new chapter is now available in Fundamentals of Re**al Cancer Surgery.

"Robotic-assisted Abdominoperineal Resection for Re**al Cancer" explores robotic-assisted techniques and key operative considerations for this complex procedure.

🔗 Explore the latest chapter on ASCRS U: https://bit.ly/4wxNsD8

08/03/2026

Your access to leading colore**al surgery research continues to evolve.

ASCRS members can now access Diseases of the Colon & Re**um through Ovid, giving you another powerful way to discover, explore, and engage with the latest evidence in the field.

Whether you're staying current on new research or conducting a literature search, Ovid helps you get more from the Society's flagship journal.

As this new experience rolls out, some members may encounter temporary access issues due to a technical problem. ASCRS and the publisher are actively working to resolve it, and we appreciate your patience.

🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fYieit

We’re pleased to share that Diseases of the Colon and Re**um (DC&R) now has an updated experience on Ovid, a globally trusted platform used by millions of researchers and clinicians to access evidence and support patient care.

07/29/2026

The second part of our four-part AI in Colore**al Surgery webinar series is now available to stream on ASCRS U.

Developed through a collaboration between the ASCRS Continuing Education Committee and the New Technology Committee, this session explores how computer vision and AI-powered image analysis are transforming surgical planning, intraoperative decision-making, and surgical coaching through real-world colore**al surgery applications.

Need to catch up? The first webinar, AI-Driven Surgical Care: From Preoperative Planning to Postoperative Optimization, is also available on demand, so you can watch both sessions whenever it fits your schedule.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4w4Werm

07/28/2026

Looking to take the next step in your research?

The Research Foundation of the ASCRS BRIDGE Award helps investigators build momentum toward future extramural funding. Applications that demonstrate how the proposed work will strengthen a future multiyear grant resubmission will receive stronger consideration.

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4p7ywZn

07/27/2026

The scientific program is built by the colore**al surgery community.

Help shape next year's meeting by sharing your work for the 2027 Tripartite Colore**al Meeting hosted by ASCRS.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4tKCNCU

07/24/2026

The conference may be over, but your access to education continues.

ASCRS Ustream is your destination for Annual Scientific Meeting highlights, featuring searchable, bite-sized videos designed for learning whenever and wherever you have time.

🔗 Start streaming: https://bit.ly/440pymL

07/23/2026

Stapled vs. Hand Sewn IPAA (Mucosectomy)

When performing ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) for ulcerative colitis, is a stapled or hand sewn approach the better option? While stapled IPAA offers technical advantages, retained re**al mucosa may increase the risk of cuffitis and other complications.

Join Professors Fleshner and Spinelli as they debate the benefits, tradeoffs, and key considerations behind these two surgical techniques, helping surgeons navigate one of the most important decisions in pouch construction.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4eUwTtk

07/22/2026

Explore the latest additions to the ASCRS Media Library, a curated collection of medical images and videos designed for colore**al surgeons and healthcare professionals in the field.

Learn from real cases, expand your knowledge, and discover valuable educational resources contributed by your peers.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4uXz5Xz