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

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 colore**al surgeons starts here.

The ECC International Visiting Fellowship offers young colore**al 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 colore**al surgery.

Applications are now open.

📍 European Colore**al Congress 2026
🌐 https://lnkd.in/edFGfcYt

We look forward to welcoming the next generation of colore**al surgeons to St. Gallen.

09/07/2026

Colore**al legends, LIVE at ECC 2026.

This year, we’re proud to welcome four of the most influential names in modern colore**al surgery to the 20th European Colore**al Congress.

Meet and learn from:

- Bill Heald, Pioneer of Total Mesore**al Excision (TME)
- Sir Neil Mortensen, International leader in colore**al and proctological surgery
- Torbjörn Holm, Pioneer of extralevator APR (ELAPE)
- Antonio Lacy, Pioneer of minimally invasive colore**al 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 colore**al surgeons worldwide.

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

Secure your place today:
🌐 colore**alsurgery.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.

colore**alsurgery.eu

24/06/2026

Masterclass in Colore**al 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 Colore**al Surgery — Complications, Case Discussions & Decision Making

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

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?

Adresse

Saint Gallen
9000

Telefon

+41 71 282 06 00

Webseite

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

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