European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP)
ESCP will be the professional organisation in Europe for the prevention, treatment, education and research into colorectal disease.

ESCP is a supportive member-led society with a high profile annual conference and excellent networking opportunities. We provide high quality, multi-disciplinary clinical training at regional locations and online, together with international fellowship opportunities. Our cohort studies are groundbreaking, and we collaborate to produce high quality international guidelines.
Latest News
Faecal incontinence audit published
The ESCP global snapshot audit on faecal incontinence audit which took place in 2023 has been published in Colorectal Disease.
Medical student reports on Tripartite 2025
Complimentary registrations for the Tripartite Colorectal Meeting 2025 were available to undergraduate medical students with a specific interest in...
The impact of defunctioning ileostomies on postoperative kidney function in rectal cancer surgery
December’s Paper of the Month looks at whether defunctioning ileostomies, which are commonly used to protect low rectal anastomoses, pose a risk of...
Upcoming Events
IANS in Europe: STI - What you need to know about the anus
The 4th Ahus Colorectal Symposium: Updates in IBD Surgery and Proctology
Alpine Colorectal Meeting 2026
IANS in Europe: Salvage surgery in anal carcinoma
ESCP 16th Regional Masterclass in Ankara
29th Advanced Course in Coloproctology and Pelvic Floor Disorder
Latest Tweets
🎥 A message from our President. As we close another extraordinary year at ESCP, we invite you to watch the 2025 Presidential Address — a powerful reflection on our achievements and a vision for the future. Let’s keep pushing boundaries together. 🔽Video below ESCP https://t.co/lP7f3f22xw
📸 Congress Moments We’ll Never Forget! From scientific sessions to hands-on courses, poster rounds, and meet-the-expert discussions — this year’s events strengthened our mission to elevate colorectal surgery worldwide, including a massive attendance to the Tripartite Congress https://t.co/k0W9QkgvdK
🤝 Stronger Together. ESCP brings together surgeons from over 80+ countries — exchanging ideas, sharing expertise, forming lasting professional friendships, and building bridges across continents. Thank you to our members for being the heart of the society. Find out about https://t.co/wv0daXrSQb
📚 Education at the heart of ESCP. This year we delivered cutting-edge webinars, guidelines, e-courses, journal clubs, and expert-led sessions — all focused on improving patient care and advancing surgical science. Stay tuned for even more high-quality learning in 2025! Learn https://t.co/mTKuj7xgv3
🌍 What a year for ESCP! From congress sessions to masterclasses, research initiatives and international collaborations — our global community of colorectal surgeons continues to grow stronger. Thank you to everyone who contributed, shared, learned, and connected across the https://t.co/fgoKeNSWTT
📢 ESCP 21st Scientific & Annual Meeting 📍 Prague, Czech Republic 📅 23–25 September 2026 The meeting will take place at the Prague Congress Centre and will feature keynote lectures from leading experts, scientific sessions showcasing the latest research, and opportunities for https://t.co/yJpf3wFhoL
Latest LinkedIn Posts
Colorectal Disease – the Official Journal of ESCP
January 2026
Keyhole laparoscopic technique for parastomal hernia repair with prior optimization using botulinum toxin and pneumoperitoneum: a video vignette - Cristina Reguero Fernández, Omar Carreño-Sáenz, José Bueno Lledó, Providencia García Pastor, Santiago Bonafé Diana, Victoria Pareja Ibars, Salvador Pous Serrano
Ileoanal pouch surgery in 2026 - Guy Worley
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Latest open access articles
Prospective case-control cohort analysis of two-day/two-stage pelvic exenteration surgery: Safety, feasibility, acceptability and medium-term outcomes - Charles T. West, Yousif Salem, Siddharth Jain, Lewis Matthews, Julian Smith, Marios Nicolaou, Hideaki Yano, Malcolm A. West, Alex H. Mirnezami
Surgeon preferences and practice patterns in rectopexy: Results of an international survey - Eleftherios Gialamas, Isabelle Uhe, Pierre-Alain Tokoto, Emilie Liot, Frédéric Ris, Steven D. Wexner, Jeremy Meyer, Guillaume Meurette, on behalf of the International Rectopexy Collaborative Group
The journal of Colorectal Disease publishes original research in all disciplines relating to colorectal pathology. Find out more >