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
ESCP Fellowships 2024–2025 Update
ESCP offered 3-month Functional Disorder Fellowships and 6-month Robotics Fellowships for 2024-2025. Fellows report here on their...
Factors influencing locoregional recurrence rates in locally advanced rectal cancer after total neoadjuvant treatment
November's Paper of the Month investigates factors contributing to the difference in higher locoregional recurrence (LRR) observed after total...
Structured exercise after adjuvant chemotherapy for colon cancer
October’s Paper of the Month study adds to the data on the effect of structured exercise after adjuvant chemotherapy on disease-free survival in...
Upcoming Events
ESCP 16th Regional Masterclass in Ankara
Coloproctology Master
80th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Coloproctology
Faecal Incontinence and shared decision-making webinar
IANS in Europe: Multi-zonal HPV disease in Sub-Saharan Africa
5th International Pilonidal Conference at St Mark’s Hospital
Latest Tweets
📢 Join our free ESCP-led webinar on Faecal Incontinence & Shared Decision-Making 🗓️ 27 Nov 2025 | 🌍 Online Hear from experts & advocates on: 💡 FI management 🤝 Patient involvement 🧭 Decision aids & tools 🔗 Register: https://t.co/jqmWJzZUsp ESCP Medtronic https://t.co/MMlD7Eriaz
20 Years of ESCP: Reflecting on a Shared Legacy During his presidency (2019–2020), Willem Bemelman saw ESCP evolve into a dynamic, inclusive Society — where innovation, mentorship, and young talent continue to shape the future of colorectalsurgery. 20YearsOfESCP celebrates https://t.co/V5s7PTWaGo
20 Years of ESCP: Reflecting on a Shared Legacy The pandemic tested everything — but it also revealed the heart of ESCP: professionalism, purpose, and people. During 20YearsOfESCP, Evangelos Xynos (President 2020–2021) led through one of the Society’s most challenging moments https://t.co/n7O0UoIyKn
📣 The @ESCP SoMe Working Group is recruiting 2 new members! Application Deadline This Coming Friday 14th! If you’re passionate about ColorectalSurgery, social media, and global surgical collaboration — this is your chance to make an impact 🌍 🗓️ Apply by 14 Nov 2025 📧 https://t.co/Hku43vCSU4
20 Years of ESCP: Reflecting on a Shared Legacy Built from the merger of two societies, ESCP has evolved into a diverse, member-led platform — adaptive, inclusive, and united by a shared drive to advance coloproctology. Klaus Matzel (President 2021–2022) believes the next https://t.co/OB9oIGA0P7
20 Years of ESCP: Reflecting on a Shared Legacy Having served as President, Secretary General, and longtime committee member, Eloy Espin (President 2022–2023) has seen the Society evolve into a more global, inclusive, and high-quality force in research and education. Now a https://t.co/seHQ2VM2wo
Latest LinkedIn Posts
Colorectal Disease – the Official Journal of ESCP
November 2025
Comparison of short- and long-term outcomes of diode laser vs. crystallized phenol treatment for pilonidal sinus disease: a propensity score-matched multicentre study - İsmail Ahmet Bilgin, Nur Ramoglu, Onur Saylık, Cigdem Benlice, Metincan Erkaya, İnci Kurtul, Afag Aghayeva, Ersin Turan, Abdullah Sami Maden, Fahrettin Acar, Tayfun Karahasanoglu, İsmail Hamzaoglu, Bilgi Baca, Osman Dogru
Faecal immunochemical test demonstrates modest decline in performance characteristics but additional prognostic roles: an evaluation in a symptomatic primary care cohort - Matthew Kurien, Mohamed El-Siddig, Daniel James Taylor, Ulla Elfadil, Alex John Ball
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Latest open access article
Transanal irrigation: Bridging the gap in treatment for chronic constipation and/or faecal incontinence—A systematic review and management guidance - The ADVISABLE Working Group
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