A new protocolised treatment strategy optimising medical and surgical care leads to improved healing of Crohn's perianal fistulas.

Background & Aims: Crohn's perianal fistula healing rates remain low. We evaluated the efficacy of a protocolised multidisciplinary treatment strategy optimising care in adults with Crohn's perianal fistulas.

Methods: A new treatment strategy was established at a single tertiary centre.

Current state of laparoscopic rectal cancer surgery in Australasia.

Background: To establish the current surgical approach to rectal cancer in a group of colorectal surgeons in Australasia and the current opinion regarding laparoscopic rectal cancer surgery.

Methods: An online survey was distributed to the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand members.

Results: 123/177 surgeons responded.