Summary
The ultimate judgment regarding the propriety of any specific procedure must be made by the physician in light of all the circumstances presented by the individual patient.
Original Article
The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Colon Cancer
Diseases of the Colon & Rectum
Vogel, Jon D. M.D.; Felder, Seth I. M.D.; Bhama, Anuradha R. M.D.; Hawkins, Alexander T. M.D.; Langenfeld, Sean J. M.D.; Shaffer, Virginia O. M.D.; Thorsen, Amy J. M.D.; Weiser, Martin R. M.D.; Chang, George J. M.D.; Lightner, Amy L. M.D.; Feingold, Daniel L. M.D.; Paquette, Ian M. M.D
The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) is dedicated to ensuring high-quality patient care by advancing the science, prevention, and management of disorders and diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus. The Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee is composed of society members who are chosen because they have demonstrated expertise in the specialty of colon and rectal surgery. This committee was created to lead international efforts in defining quality care for conditions related to the colon, rectum, and anus and develop clinical practice guidelines based on the best available evidence. While not proscriptive, these guidelines provide information on which decisions can be made and do not dictate a specific form of treatment. These guidelines are intended for the use of all practitioners, health care workers, and patients who desire information about the management of the conditions addressed by the topics covered in these guidelines. These guidelines should not be deemed inclusive of all proper methods of care nor exclusive of methods of care reasonably directed toward obtaining the same results. The ultimate judgment regarding the propriety of any specific procedure must be made by the physician in light of all the circumstances presented by the individual patient.
