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Save the Date, 21st Scientific Conference, Prague
23-25 September 2026
Faecal Incontinence and shared decision-making webinar is LIVE! on the ESCP Website
Shared decision making (SDM) provides a structured approach to integrating the best available clinical evidence with a patient’s preferences and values. This webinar will bring together expert colorectal surgeons and patient advocates to discuss current management strategies, decision support tools, and the patient perspective.
All of the content from #ESCP25 is now available on the ESCP Resource Library! Simply log in to your ESCP account, head to the Resource Library and look for ‘2025’. You will find all of the content from the sessions held in Paris, France earlier this year, spanning the key topic areas of proctology, colorectal cancer, and IBD.
New on the ESCP Website: Patient Information Guide
We’re excited to announce the launch of our new Patient Information Guide, created by Y-ESCP to provide patients with clear, trustworthy information about colorectal surgery. This resource is designed to support your practice by enhancing patient education and informed decision-making.
Translations are already underway so that even more patients can benefit soon.
Explore the guide online — and stay tuned for updates!
20 years. One Society. Thousands of voices. One shared vision and purpose: the prevention, treatment, education, and research into colorectal disease.
This year marks two decades since the formation of ESCP — a Society built on collaboration, education, and a shared commitment to advancing colorectal science. To mark this milestone, we’re celebrating the individuals who helped shape the Society — through leadership, resilience, and vision.
In the coming weeks, we’ll share short video reflections from past Presidents, Treasurers, and Secretaries — each offering personal insights into ESCP’s evolution and growing global impact.
Keep an eye on our social media channels to hear their stories and celebrate this special anniversary with us.
Y-ESCP Podcast
In this episode, Yegor Triliskiy sits down with Víctor Domínguez-Prieto, winner of the Best Abstract Award at the Tripartite 2025 Meeting.
Víctor shares insights from his research: “Pre-Treatment SEPTIN9 Gene Methylation Ratio Predicts Tumor Response to Total Neoadjuvant Therapy in Patients with Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer.”
The Executive Committee are currently considering the following position: President in Waiting – Western Region.
The Western region shall include Belgium, France, Great Britain, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Monaco, Norway, Portugal, Spain and The Netherlands.If you have any recommendations, or wish to be considered for this Executive post, please contact the Secretariat. The review process takes place in Q1 2026. The Executive ultimately decide on all appointments.
Closing date for applications: Monday 5 January 2026
A three-day event that blends high-level insights and hands-on experience. The first two days follow a conference format at Oude Vismijn with expert talks, panel discussions, live AI- assisted surgeries and an exhibition room focused on interaction with the attendees. On day three, the delegates move to Orsi Academy, where participants join hands-on workshops and interactive training sessions.
The European School of Coloproctology (ESCP), supported by an educational grant from Medtronic, has launched a comprehensive eLearning module on Sacral Neuromodulation (SNM) — designed to enhance confidence, consistency, and clinical outcomes in surgical practice.
ESCP Membership Renewals are coming up and will take place on 10 January 2026! If you are already a member renewals are Automated so you will not be required to do anything further.
Member Benefits:
Discount on conference fees
Online Resources including access to over 900 presentations
Full EMM Textbook of Coloproctology
Free online subscription to Colorectal Disease is included for all ESCP members!
Members’ Directory
Affiliate Membership to the European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO)
ASCRS U – the premier online resource for practicing and in-training colorectal surgeons
As we continue to break new ground in the field of coloproctology, we are thrilled to announce that the ColoRobotica Training Pathway is once again open to new applicants!
This unique opportunity is tailored for colorectal surgeons, consultant colorectal surgeons, and trainees based in geographical Europe, with access to a robotic platform at their institutions. Places are limited – act now to secure your spot in this groundbreaking training pathway!
We invite you to participate in a brief, anonymous survey exploring preoperative optimization practices for patients undergoing elective intestinal resection for inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis).
The survey should take no more than 5 minutes to complete. Participants who complete the survey by November 26 will receive a $25 gift card as a token of appreciation.
Please remember; ESCP Presidents, Board Members, and Council Members will never email Members asking for money. These are spam emails and should never be responded to.
If you are unsure if an email is real or not, or if you receive one of these emails, please forward it to the ESCP Secretariat immediately.
Please also remember that the new email address for all correspondence is: [email protected]
Upcoming Events
Remember to take a look at the events listings webpage to find all the latest events from ESCP and our affiliate societies, including:
Alpine Colorectal Meeting 2026
1-3 February 2026, Switzerland
ESCP 16th Regional Masterclass in Ankara
7 February 2026, Turkey
29th Advanced Course in Coloproctology and Pelvic Floor Disorder
9-12 February 2026, Switzerland
10th Panhellenic Conference of the Hellenic Society of Coloproctology
13-15 February 2026, Greece
21st Congress of ECCO – Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
18-20 February 2026, Sweden
Orsi Surgical AI & Telesurgery Days
26-28 February 2026, Belgium
IANS in Europe: Case Discussion
5 March 2026, Online
14th RSCP National Congress of Coloproctology
15-17 April 2026, Romania
13th Biennial Congress of the Asean Society of Colorectal Surgeons
24-26 April 2026, Malaysia
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