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

10/09/2026

Robotic surgery has limits. Jim Khan on where it gets hard:

- Bleed in a high-BMI patient, and you're "lost in that sea of fat."
- Working deep in the pelvis? "Like landing a plane in the fog."

Watch the full talk and discussion on ECC+

26/08/2026

Why is more than a congress?

- The Main Congress brings the latest research and clinical practice to the stage.
- Hands-on practice at the Education Village, direct exchange with the experts shaping colorectal care, and the latest surgical innovations, ready to try.
- For nurses, therapists and interdisciplinary teams: two dedicated days at the Care Symposium.

Register until 31 August and save with Early Bird Pricing.

Swipe through to see why. →

19/08/2026

The Robotics Course is back.

After a break in 2025, our one day robotic surgery workshop returns to the . From the basics of robotics to advanced techniques, taught by the people doing it every day.

Surgeon training. Resident education.

Keeping everybody up to speed with what's new.

📅 28 Nov & 29 Nov 2026

Early Bird ends August 31 - save up to 30% on your registration.

13/08/2026

Simple or complex fistula? The treatment decision isn't always as straightforward as it seems. We would like to thank Jasper Stijns for his lecture.

Do you want to see the full lecture? Watch it now on ECC Plus.

Register here for free:
https://eccplus.colorectalsurgery.eu/

07/08/2026

Your daily practice, discussed with the people who shape it.

The Care Symposium, part of the 20th European Colorectal Congress, brings nurses, stoma care specialists, therapists and international experts together for two days of talks, panels and direct exchange.

Stoma care. Wound management. Continence care. Enhanced recovery. Topics you deal with every day, discussed by people who deal with them too.

📅 30 Nov – 1 Dec 2026, St. Gallen
🌐 In person & online I Sessions in german and english I Further Translations available

Early Bird ends August 31 - save up to 30% on your registration.

28/07/2026

"There is a lot of demand for it"

At our Transanal Surgery workshop, participants don't just watch, they train. TAMIS, Purse String, and TTSS Anastomosis Technique, hands-on, with faculty highlighting the key planes and indications along the way. Practical, focused, and directly useful before the main congress begins.

📅 28–29 November 2026 · St. Gallen, Switzerland
Register now, Early Bird valid until 31 August

15/07/2026

The next generation of colorectal surgeons starts here.

The ECC International Visiting Fellowship offers young colorectal surgeons a unique opportunity to learn from leading international experts, gain valuable clinical insights and become part of a global professional network.

Whether you’re looking to broaden your experience, connect with renowned faculty or take the next step in your surgical career, the Fellowship is designed to support the future leaders of colorectal surgery.

Applications are now open.

📍 European Colorectal Congress 2026
🌐 https://lnkd.in/edFGfcYt

We look forward to welcoming the next generation of colorectal surgeons to St. Gallen.

09/07/2026

Colorectal legends, LIVE at ECC 2026.

This year, we’re proud to welcome four of the most influential names in modern colorectal surgery to the 20th European Colorectal Congress.

Meet and learn from:

- Bill Heald, Pioneer of Total Mesorectal Excision (TME)
- Sir Neil Mortensen, International leader in colorectal and proctological surgery
- Torbjörn Holm, Pioneer of extralevator APR (ELAPE)
- Antonio Lacy, Pioneer of minimally invasive colorectal surgery

These legends have shaped the specialty for decades. At ECC 2026, you’ll have the opportunity to hear them live, learn from their experience and engage with some of the pioneers who continue to inspire colorectal surgeons worldwide.

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

Secure your place today:
🌐 colorectalsurgery.eu

01/07/2026

Why do poster sessions matter so much at a surgical congress?

Thank you, Sören Laurberg, for sharing your perspective at .

The Poster session at will take place on 1st of December, 2026.

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24/06/2026

Masterclass in Colorectal Surgery at the Education Village.

A high-level programme for experienced surgeons and future leaders, focused on advanced decision-making and challenging clinical scenarios.

Our topics on 29 November:
▪️ IBD — Medical Management, Surgical Strategy & Complex Cases
▪️ Diverticulitis — Acute Disease, Elective Surgery & Treatment Pathways
▪️ Emergency Surgery — Urgent Intervention, Operative Decisions & Critical Care
▪️ Acute Situations in Colorectal Surgery — Complications, Case Discussions & Decision Making

📅 29 November 2026
📍 St. Gallen, Switzerland
Registration is open now 👉 colorectalsurgery.eu

Adresse

Saint Gallen
9000

Telefon

+41 71 282 06 00

Webseite

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

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