ESCP is striving to be the leading coloproctology society in the world by building global research networks and cross-continent educational collaborations.
Sharing research and experiences, and learning from each other, is key to the growth of our field of surgery, enabling us to answer questions faster and ensure findings are generalizable.
ESCP’s membership extends around the world and we have strong links with colorectal societies in Korea, China, Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, across Central and South America, and, of course, across Europe. Each year our conference becomes ever more international.
Over the coming years ESCP plans to extend its global reach and to build on its ongoing work and partnerships - some of which are highlighted below. The society has established a Global Reach Committee to take this work forward. Keep up-to-date on Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn by following and engaging with the hashtag #ESCPGlobalReach.
ESCP has led in developing international research networks for over a decade. Studies in bowel anastomosis recruited over 20,000 patients from nearly 50 countries. Most recently the EAGLE study involved 370 hospitals and nearly 3,000 surgeons from 75 countries. The East of Damascus study is also completing follow up in 2023. If you want to be involved in the research projects, join our webinars, explore the links below. A worldwide study of abdominal wound closure will be launched in 2023 - why don’t you join us? Please contact
Masterclasses
Following successful masterclasses around Europe, ESCP is planning similar events with partners Beyond Europe.
Past Global Reach webinars
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research and Practice: a Global Perspective
- Fecal Incontinence: a global perspective for a global problem
- Sharing Methodology, Results, and Best Practice in Global Research
- Global Challenges in Proctology
- Developments in Care for Colorectal Cancer
- Bridging Global Research and Practice
- East of DAMASCUS
- Myths and Evidence in Diverticular Disease: a global perspective
- Translating Evidence into Practice
- Achievement Through Collaboration
- East Meets West
International research
Cohort studies and audits
ESCP is extending the reach of its own and partnered research projects with:
- EAGLE (ESCP Safe-anastomosis Programme in Colorectal Surgery)
- PROPHER (Patient Reported Outcomes after Parastomal Hernia Treatment)
- DAMASCUS (Diverticulitis Management: A Snapshot Collaborative Audit Study)
- COVIDSurg
International trials map
This interactive map, hosted on our website, features medical and surgical trials from across the world. It is aimed at encouraging participation in and the sharing of trials relating to coloproctology.
Educational collaborations
CREST® online education portal
The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) and ESCP have joined together to develop and share their educational resources on CREST®, ASCRS' online education portal. Together we aim is to develop a globally-accessible and leading colorectal educational platform. ESCP members have access to CREST®.
Visiting and travelling fellowships
ESCP welcomes visiting fellows from Japan Society of Coloproctology (JSCP), Korean Society of Coloproctology (KSCP) and American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) to its conference each year.
We are honoured that JSCP and KSCP offer reciprocal fellowships to our members:
South-East Asian societies
Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Thailand
Society of Colorectal Surgeons Singapore
The Japan Society of Coloproctology
Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Taiwan
Malaysian Society of Colorectal Surgeons
Hong Kong Society for Coloproctology
Korean Society of Coloproctology
Chinese Society of Colorectal Surgery