Controversies in Management of Rectal Cancer
Moderator – Scott J. Boley, MD

Problems in Surgery for Rectal Cancer
Moderator – Thomas K. Weber, MD

Strictures and Leaks After Low EEA Anastomoses	Richard L. Whelan, MD
Straight Coloanal, Coloplasty, or Colonic J-pouch Anastomosis	Victor W. Fazio, MD
Importance of Total Mesorectal Excision (TME)	Jose G. Guillem, MD
Panel Discussion	Drs.Cima, Fazio, Franklin, Guillem, Whelan

Techniques in Surgery For Rectal Cancer
Moderator – Ronald N. Kaleya, MD

Laparoscopic TME and Stapled Anastomosis	Morris E. Franklin, Jr., MD
Transanal Abdominal Transanal Anastomosis	John H. Marks, MD
Hand-assisted Laparoscopic Rectal Resection	Peter Marcello, MD
Hybrid Laparoscopic and Open Rectal Resection	Richard L. Whelan, MD
Panel Discussion	Drs. Franklin, Marcello, Marks, Whelan
4:15 American Society of General Surgeons Lecture
“Pay-For-Performance – Implementation and Implications for Practicing Surgeons”	Robert R. Cima, MD