Artificial Intelligence is everywhere, but what does it actually mean for surgeons? Drs. Ankit Sarin and Sean Langenfeld join Gut Check hosts to cut through the hype and talk about how AI is being used in surgery today, where it could take colorectal care next, and what surgeons and medical students need to know as the technology continues to evolve.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on the Gut Check podcast are those of the individual hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS). This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice or clinical judgment.

In this episode of Gut Check, Meghana and Biddy discuss Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) and how they translate to real-world colorectal surgery. They explore how guidelines inform clinical decision-making, when it may be appropriate to deviate from recommendations, and the role of surgeon judgment in applying evidence-based guidance to individual patients.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on the Gut Check podcast are those of the individual hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS). This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice or clinical judgment.

A colorectal cancer diagnosis can force life-changing decisions fast—including ones about future family-building. In this episode of Gut Check, the hosts are joined by Dr. Arielle Kanters and Dr. Valery Vilchez, co-chairs of the ASCRS Women's Task Force, to discuss when fertility preservation should enter the treatment conversation, how surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation affect fertility differently in men and women, and the barriers many patients face when navigating these options. A practical, timely conversation on balancing cancer care with long-term quality of life. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on the Gut Check podcast are those of the individual hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS). This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice or clinical judgment.