Prepared by the standards Practice task force of the american society of Colon and Rectal surgeons Contributing members of the standards Practice task force of the american society of Colon and Rectal surgeons are listed in the appendix.

It should be recognized that these guidelines should not be deemed inclusive of all proper methods of care or exclusive of methods of care reasonably directed to obtaining the same results. The ultimate judgment regarding the propriety of any specific procedure must be made by the physician in light of all of the circumstances presented by the individual patient.

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The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons is dedicated to assuring high-quality patient care by advancing the science, prevention, and management of disorders and diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus. The Standards Committee is comprised of Society members who are chosen because they have demonstrated expertise in the specialty of colon and rectal surgery. This Committee was created to lead international efforts in defining quality of care for conditions related to the colon, rectum, and anus. This is accomplished based on the best available evidence, resulting in Clinical Practice Guidelines. These guidelines are inclusive and not prescriptive. Their purpose is to provide information on which decisions can be made, rather than dictate a specific form of treatment. These guidelines are intended for the use of all practitioners and health care workers and patients who desire information about the management of conditions addressed by the topics covered in these guidelines.

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