rich 1.0 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 (https://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. Guidelines for Perioperative Care in Elective Colorectal Surgery: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS®) Society Recommendations: 2018. World J Surg 43, 659–695 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00268-018-4844-y BTK Resources: Ostomy Marking Video https://behindtheknife.org/video/behind-the-knife-ostomy-marking How to Change an Ostomy Appliance Video https://behindtheknife.org/video/behind-the-knife-how-to-change-an-ostomy-appliance How to Manage a Challenging Ostomy Video https://behindtheknife.org/video/behind-the-knife-how-to-manage-a-challenging-ostomy Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast https://audioboom.com/channels/5046960-behind-the-knife-the-surgery-podcast Audioboom https://audioboom.com 480 95 https://audioboom.com/i/39463562/600x600/c 600 600 <iframe width="100%" height="95" src="https://embeds.audioboom.com/posts/8917328/embed?v=202301" style="background-color: transparent; display: block; padding: 0; width: 100%" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="allowtransparency" scrolling="no" title="Audioboom player" allow="autoplay" sandbox="allow-downloads allow-forms allow-popups allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-storage-access-by-user-activation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation"></iframe>