With emphasis on patient care, teaching and research, the 2019 Annual Scientific Meeting is designed for colon and rectal surgeons as well as general surgeons and others involved in the treatment of diseases affecting the colon, rectum and anus. Our goal is to improve the quality of patient care by maintaining, developing and enhancing the knowledge, skills, professional performance and multidisciplinary relationships necessary for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of patients with diseases and disorders affecting the colon, rectum and anus. Come see podium presentations followed by audience questions and critiques, panel discussions, e-poster presentations, video presentations and symposia focusing on specific state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment modalities.