ESCP’s 21st Scientific Meeting
This year’s meeting will feature keynotes from distinguished surgeons, cutting-edge research sessions and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration in an inspiring setting.
Abstract submission for ESCP Prague 2026
Abstracts are accepted on a wide range of topics in coloproctology. Please read the guidelines before making your submission by Tuesday 14 April 2026.
JSCP Travelling Fellowship
Coinciding with the Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Coloproctology in Nagasaki City, applications are invited for this travelling fellowship by Monday 6 April 2026.
18th ESCP Global Reach webinar
Our next Global Reach webinar will explore best management practice and latest collaborative research around low anterior resection syndrome.
Basic Robotic Skills Course
The starting point for surgeons looking to integrage robotic techniques into their colorectal practice. Organised by Y-ESCP in collaboration with Intuitive. Apply by Wednesday 15 April 2026.
Transanal minimally invasive surgery: a giant leap forward
The second episode of 'The Paper That Changed My Practice' series of the Y-ESCP Podcast is out now!
Faecal incontinence and shared decision-making
This webinar brought together expert colorectal surgeons and patient advocates to discuss current management strategies, decision support tools, and the patient perspective.
European Society of Coloproctology
The European Society of Coloproctology (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
EBSQ exam - applications for the Sept 2026 are open!
Apply by 10 June to take the next step in your professional career and join the European board-certified coloproctology community!
Development of a Clinical Prediction Model for Anastomotic Leakage in Colorectal Surgery
We are pleased to announce the successful publication of our study entitled 'Development of a Clinical Prediction Model for Anastomotic Leakage in...
CLARITY open for registration
You can now register your interest in the latest ESCP federated study, CLARITY, which focuses on therapeutic appendectomy for ulcerative...
Colorectal Disease – the Official Journal of ESCP
March 2026
- Impact of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on complex perineal fistula healing - Awwab F. Hammad, Metincan Erkaya, Tracy L. Hull, Crina Floruta, Anna R. Spivak, Arielle Kanters, Leonardo C. Duraes, Michael A. Valente, Stefan D. Holubar, Scott R. Steele, David Liska, Olga Lavryk
- Endoscopic management of a post-ESD stricture in a complex rectal lesion: a video vignette - Mustafa Oruc, Metincan Erkaya, Florentina Dermuth, Emre Gorgun
To read other new articles relevant to colorectal pathology, log in and select 'Read Colorectal Disease Journal online' on your profile page, or become a member.
Latest open access article
- Impact of surgery and complications on GI recovery after SBO: Insights from the SnapSBO cohort - Matthew J. Lee, Lewis J. Kaplan, Shahin Mohseni et al for the SnapSBO Collaborators
The journal of Colorectal Disease publishes original research in all disciplines relating to colorectal pathology. Find out more >
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Robotic Surgery Webinar Series
Series 05 kicked off with Challenging Low Anterior Resection on 28 November and is now available for playback.
You'll find all Robotic Surgery Webinar Series replays here >
