Background Radical surgery via total mesorectal excision might not be the optimal first-line
treatment for early-stage rectal cancer. An organ-preserving strategy with selective total …

These consensus guidelines were jointly commissioned by the British Society of
Gastroenterology (BSG), the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland …

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to determine which of Bascom's simple
techniques, Bascom's simple surgery or Bascom's cleft closure, is preferred in the …

Background Older patients with early-stage rectal cancer are under-represented in clinical
trials and, therefore, little high-quality data are available to guide treatment in this patient …

Introduction In the UK, endoscopy certification is awarded when trainees attain minimum
competency standards for independent practice. A national evidence-based review was …

Introduction Joint Advisory Group (JAG) certification in endoscopy is awarded when trainees
attain minimum competency standards for independent practice. A national evidence-based …

Abstract The Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI)
recognises colonoscopy as an important skill for colorectal practice and in February 2020 …

As a GP trainee covering a colorectal team, you will encounter a variety of pathologies, and
patients. This can range from a younger population with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) …

Abstract PRE-PANDEMIC COLONOSCOPY Before the pandemic, colonoscopy practice and
the diagnosis and prevention of bowel cancer was less than ideal. In March 2020 there was …

ANNALS of THE ROYAL COLLEGE of England Page 1 ANNALS of THE ROYAL COLLEGE
of England President Sir Rodney Sweetnam Vice-Presidents JD Hardcastle RJ Heald Editor …