ESCP/ESGAR Radiology Course

Tuesday 9 September 2025, 10:00 - 17:45 CEST, Venue:TBC

Course directors:
Jaap Stoker, Eloy Espin Basany

ESCP Member: €360 (Including VAT)
Non-Member: €480 (Including VAT)

Course Content: Several highly relevant topics will be discussed in a hands-on manner. Experts in the field of radiology and coloproctology will teach you proper interpretation of images, as well as the clinical relevance of these findings. Hands-on clinical images will be available for your interpretation.

Learning Objectives: To learn to interpret different clinical MRI, CT and dynamic radiology images as well as learning the clinical implications of radiologic findings.

Different subjects:

MRI for rectal cancer
MRI for fistula
CT & Vascular anatomy for right colon

(CONCEPT) Outline Programme Pre-Congress Course

10:00	Welcome
10:15	MRI for rectal cancer Radiologist: Monique Maas Surgeon: Brechtje Grotenhuis Introduction in MRI Rectal and Mesorectal Anatomy – Monique Maas Interpretation of Rectal Cancer MRI – Monique Maas Case based discussion based on MRI including clinical decision making – Monique Maas & Brechtje Grotenhuis Topics: early cancer, locally advanced rectal cancer, side wall nodes
12:15	Lunch
13:00	MRI for Perianal Fistula Radiologist: Jordi Rimola Surgeon: Phil Tozer Introduction in MRI Pelvic Floor and Sphincter Anatomy – Jordi Rimola Interpretation of Perianal Fistula MRI – Jordi Rimola Case based discussion based on MRI including clinical decision making – Jordi Rimola & Phil Tozer Topics: cryptoglandular, Crohn’s disease, mimickers
15:00	Coffee Break
15:30	CT for Vascular Anatomy Right Colon Cancer Radiologist: Anne Negard Surgeon: Carmen Cagigas Introduction in CT Vascular (Meso) Colonic Anatomy – Anne Negard Interpretation of Right Colon Cancer Vascular Anatomy – Anne Negard Case based discussion based on imaging including clinical decision making – Anne Negard & Carmen Cagigas Topics: vascular variants, nodal drainage, D3/M1 node differentiation, role of PET
17:30	Wrap-up. Final comments. Evaluation forms for assistants.
17:45	Close of Course