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.
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.
17th ESCP Global Reach webinar
This webinar 'Improving abdominal emergency surgical care through global research' explored research initiatives - Sigmoid volvus, LATAM-Global and ALLIGATOR.
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.
ESCP Guides for Patients
Easily understandable, reliable information about colorectal diseases and procedures developed by Y-ESCP. All guides have a shorter leaflet version that you can view or download and print out.
20 years of ESCP
20 years ago two societies came together to form a new force in colorectal science - one rooted in collaboration, education, and shared ambition.
Robotic Training Pathway
The ColoRobotica Training Pathway is open to new applicants! This is a unique opportunity tailored for colorectal surgeons and trainees.
Robotic Surgery Webinars
From basic skills to fine art - Colorectal Robotic Surgery Webinar Series 1-4 are available to playback in your own time. Plus Series 5 Part 1.
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
Robotic vs laparoscopic surgery for middle and low rectal cancer
March's Paper of the Month compares the three-year locoregional recurrence rates of middle and low rectal cancer in patients who underwent robotic...
Colonoscopy and fecal immunochemical testing versus usual care in diagnostic colorectal cancer screening
February's Paper of the Month looks at the benefits and harms of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening using primary colonoscopy or fecal immunochemical...
New publication in eClinicalMedicine: AFCOMS for cryptoglandular anal fistula
The Cryptoglandular Anal Fistula Core Outcome Measurement Set (AFCOMS) has been published in eClinicalMedicine!
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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💙 March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Siegel at al on JAMA reports that colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death <50 in the US. 📈 Mortality ↑ since 2005 (~+1.1%/yr) ⬆️ Rank: 5th → 1 Guidelines increasingly recommend: 📊 screening 45 yrs (average https://t.co/lCy4DbJiYO
🌏 Applications are OPEN for the JSCP Travelling Fellowship! ESCP members have the opportunity to attend the 81st JSCP Annual Meeting in Nagasaki, Japan 🇯🇵 (20–21 Nov 2026). ✔ Fellowship grant covers flights, accommodation & meeting registration ✔ Present your research at https://t.co/HF7hOeqPL4
🎙️ New Episode | Y-ESCP Podcast We’re excited to launch Episode 2 of the Y-ESCP Podcast, created with the Membership Committee: “The Paper That Changed My Practice.” Young ESCP member Dr Stefanie Devriendt speaks with Prof Albert Wolthuis about the landmark paper: 📄 “Transanal https://t.co/uOr2dQaJlP
CRC screening is prevention, not symptom hunting. EU approach: quantitative FIT ➡️ colonoscopy if FIT positive, commonly in ages 50 to 74 (by national programme). Many global guidelines start average risk screening at 45. Key message: FIT positive ≠ cancer. It means "needs https://t.co/7im5o6YGRM
🚀 Starting your robotic colorectal journey? Y-ESCP + Intuitive present a 1-day foundational robotic skills workshop in Freiburg 🇩🇪 📅 10 & 11 Sept 2026 👥36 places 💶€100 (on selection) 🗓 Apply by 15 April 2026 For ESCP Members ready to build safe, structured robotic https://t.co/E0LVYkoDiO
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Let’s talk early detection. Colorectal cancer is the 3rd most common cancer worldwide and the 2nd leading cause of cancer-related deaths. The good news? It is one of the most preventable and treatable cancers when detected early. https://t.co/bJxWJMMkOK
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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 >
