12.3% (n=157) of 2014 annual meeting attendees chose the Colorectal learning theme.
Of 2014 annual meeting attendees interested in the Colorectal learning theme, 8.9% (n=79) wanted to improve their ability to perform transanal approaches to rectal cancer. At three-month follow-up, 34.8% of
those responding (n=23) reported inability to fully implement the intended practice change.
Of 2014 annual meeting attendees interested in the Colorectal learning theme, 8.7% (n=77) wanted to increase their ability to discuss national trends in the use of minimally invasive/ robotic techniques for rectal cancer surgery. At three-month follow-up, 26.3% of those responding (n=19) reported inability to fully implement the intended practice change.
Of 2014 annual meeting attendees interested in the Colorectal learning theme, 7.4% (n=66) wanted to increase their use of MIS techniques in the management of common general surgery emergencies such as acute cholecystitis, diverticulitis, C. difficile colitis, and bowel obstructions. At three-month follow-up, 26.3% of those responding (n=19) reported inability to fully implement the intended practice change.