European Colorectal Congress

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European Colorectal Congress

Dear colleagues,

it is a great pleasure to invite you to the 13th European Colorectal Congress (ECC) from 1 to 5 Dec 2019 in St.Gallen, Switzerland.

The programme is available here:
https://www.colorectalsurgery.eu/frontend/index.php?folder_id=382

27/05/2026

For five days, St. Gallen will once again become a meeting point for the international colore**al community. Bringing together surgeons, healthcare professionals, researchers and innovators from around the world.

From hands-on workshops and live surgeries to interdisciplinary care sessions and scientific exchange, ECC 2026 is designed to connect expertise, encourage collaboration and shape the future of colore**al surgery together.

This year’s programme includes:

▪️ Main Congress
▪️ Proctology Day
▪️ Davos Course @ ECC
▪️ Transanal Surgery
▪️ Masterclass
▪️ Pilonidal Conference
▪️ Care Symposium
▪️ Posters & Abstracts
▪️ International Visiting Fellowship

Each programme offers its own perspective, focus topics and learning experience, creating a unique week filled with education, discussion and international exchange.

Over the coming weeks and months, we’ll take you behind the scenes of ECC 2026 and introduce the individual programmes, sessions and highlights in more detail. Stay tuned to discover what awaits this year’s 20th anniversary edition.

📍 St. Gallen, Switzerland
📅 28 November – 2 December 2026

14/05/2026

When do you operate on a Crohn's patient with perianal fistula? It's one of the trickiest questions in colore**al surgery and one we tackled at .

Thank you to Roxane Staiger for sharing her invaluable clinical insight.

06/05/2026

When asked to share a memorable moment from their medical career, Bruno Roche and Tamzin Cuming reflected on the unexpected experiences and patient encounters that ultimately shaped their path into .

📍Proctology Day, 28th of November 2026
Register here: 🔗 colore**alsurgery.eu

16/04/2026

AI in **alSurgery: where are we headed?

During the , we had the privilege of speaking with Dimitrios Chatziisaak about how artificial intelligence is reshaping colore**al surgery. From adaptive learning in residency to real-time intraoperative support.

Where do you see the biggest opportunity for AI in your surgical practice, in the OR or in education?

09/04/2026

At , one thing stands out: even the most experienced surgeons are still learning.

As Peter Christensen shares, with rapid advancements in technology and shifting approaches, especially in re**al cancer treatment. Staying up to date isn’t optional, it’s essential. Meetings like bring together innovation, expertise, and inspiration from leaders in the field.

👉 How do you stay ahead in a field that’s constantly evolving?

19/03/2026

Poster submission for the Poster Award is now open.

Submit your abstract easily online and become part of a high-quality scientific programme.

https://colore**alsurgery.eu/events/abstract-posters/

Find all information and submit via the link – we look forward to your contributions.

02/03/2026

🎟️ Super Early Bird is now open –

💥 Exceptional trainee rates during Super Early Bird:
👉 CHF 60 for full attendance at the Main Congress
👉 CHF 20 for all non–hands-on workshops**
(including Proctology Day, Colore**al Masterclass, International Pilonidal Conference)

Buy your ticket here:
https://colore**alsurgery.eu/registration/

27/02/2026

There are many paths to becoming a colore**al surgeon. A big thank you to Tommaso Violante for a short version of his pathway.

At , education takes center stage once again. Our will feature hands-on courses and lecture sessions.

Make sure to stay up to date by following our Social Media Account or subscribing to our .

20/02/2026

“Colore**al surgery is fun.” Joep Knol, MD, PhD, on the Transanal Surgery Workshop during the last

Hands-on. Practical. Immediately applicable.

After your great feedback, the interactive Transanal Surgery course returns at .

Stay tuned for program updates and ticket information.

28/01/2026

Discussing taboo subjects in **alSurgery is not about provocation — it is about enabling meaningful, respectful conversations that patients need and expect.

Lorraine Grover highlights how addressing sensitive topics openly and professionally helps normalize them, builds trust, and ultimately improves patient care. When specialists feel confident asking difficult questions, they are better equipped to understand patients’ experiences in a holistic way.

Which topics in healthcare do you believe still require more openness to improve patient outcomes?

Adresse

Saint Gallen
9000

Telefon

+41 71 282 06 00

Webseite

http://www.colorectalsurgery.eu/, https://eccplus.colorectalsurgery.eu/

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