European Society of Coloproctology

📢 Registration is open for the 17th Regional ESCP Masterclass: Updates in Coloproctology! A dedicated 1-day course for trainees covering key coloproctology topics with expert, exam-focused teaching for FRCS & ESBQ prep. 📅 9 June 2026 📍 Queen Alexandra Hospital Held alongside the 10th Portsmouth Colorectal Congress & Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland. Register👇 tinyurl.com/5n72nvf4 #ColorectalSurgery #FRCS #ESBQ #ESCP

It’s IBD week. In IBD, the hard question is rarely only “what”. It is “when”. When to escalate. When to operate. When to wait. When to protect bowel, fertility, function and quality of life. #ESCP #IBD #colorectalsurgery #CrohnsDisease #UlcerativeColitis

📣 Thinking about #ESCP26? September is approaching. If you’re planning to attend, now is the time to register. Three days of 🤝 Connection, 🧠 collaboration and 🔬 world leading colorectal science. 📅 23–25 Sept 2026 Together, we’re #ShapingTheNext20Years. 🔗 Register here 👉 tinyurl.com/5ud8pbtx

🎉 #ESCP26 Networking Event Set inside one of Prague’s most iconic landmarks — Národní dům na Vinohradech 🇨🇿 Networking over drinks, local beer tastings and Czech cuisine to start, followed by music and dancing. 📅 Thursday 24 Sept 2026 🕗 From 20:00 Together, we’re #ShapingTheNext20Years. Register here 👉 tinyurl.com/4jrrkuje

🌍 ESCP Global Reach connects colorectal societies worldwide through education research, and professional collaboration. Through virtual membership and partner society engagement, ESCP supports a growing global network committed to advancing colorectal care. Learn more: escp.eu.com/global-reach/e…

What is Global Reach? 🌍 As part of the ESCP May campaign, Vittoria Bellato spoke with Prof. Dion Morton (Chair, Global Reach) going back to basics to ask: what is it, and why does it matter? Watch the Full interview here: youtu.be/x181Z7InOBo?si… 👉 escp.eu.com/global-reach #ESCP #GlobalReach

📽️ ESCP Pre-Conference Courses A look back at #ESCP25 — hands-on training and expert-led teaching. Pre-conference courses are coming soon for #ESCP26 in Prague 🇨🇿 Enhance your skills and learn directly from leaders in the field. Together, we’re #ShapingTheNext20Years.

🌍 Global Reach Month starts now. Over the next weeks, we're opening up @escp_tweets' mission to extend coloproctology beyond Europe. Interviews. Studies. Societies. Webinars. A full tour. 🧵 #ESCPGlobalReach

⏳ The Deadline has been extended! Applications close Monday 4th May 3 days left to submit! Apply for the Y-ESCP Basic Robotic Skills Course 2026 with Intuitive 📅 10–11 Sept 📍 Freiburg 🇩🇪 👥 36 places 💶 €100 tinyurl.com/2c7wwuhv #RoboticSurgery #YESCP #MedEd #YoungSurgeons #ColorectalSurgery #MedicalTraining #FutureOfSurgery

🎙️ New Episode | Y-ESCP Podcast Dr Beatriz Silva Mendes speaks with Prof Mustafa Öncel on the 2020 OPRA trial and how it reshaped rectal cancer management. Key takeaways: • Evidence-driven shift in practice • Rethinking treatment boundaries • Patient-centred decision-making 🎧 Listen: escp.eu.com/y-escp/y-escp-… 📄 Read: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35483010/ #YESCP #ColorectalSurgery #Oncology

🚨Be Aware of Spam Emails🚨 We’re seeing an increase in phishing and spam emails impersonating trusted companies and colleagues. ⚠️ Do not respond ⚠️ Do not click suspicious links ⚠️ Never share passwords or verification codes ⚠️ Report unusual messages to the ESCP secretariat: Info@escp.eu.com Stay safe online. 🔐 Staying vigilant helps protect both personal and organizational data.

⏳ 2 days left to apply! Apply for the Y-ESCP Basic Robotic Skills Course 2026 with Intuitive 📅 10–11 Sept 📍 Freiburg 🇩🇪 👥 36 places 💶 €100 🗓 Deadline: 30 April 2026 tinyurl.com/2c7wwuhv #RoboticSurgery #YESCP #MedEd #YoungSurgeons #ColorectalSurgery #MedicalTraining #FutureOfSurgery

🚨 Applications Open: Pre-Congress Placements – Prague 2026 🇨🇿 Join ESCP’s 21st Scientific Meeting (23–25 Sept) with an exclusive 2-day placement (21–22 Sept) in leading Czech coloproctology centres. 👩‍⚕️ 10 places available 💶 €450 grant support 🎟️ 50% congress discount Eligibility: ✔️ESCP member (minimum 12 months at the time of application) ✔️Minimum 5 years of general surgical training ✔️Registered to attending the ESCP meeting in Prague at the time of application ✔️Demonstrated interest in coloproctology ✔️Letter of recommendation from their Department of Surgery ✔️Commit to attend and visit one of the two centres indicated in the application 📍 Prague, Brno, Pardubice, Ostrava & Nový Jičín Apply now & elevate your training 👇 tinyurl.com/mwpvhpta #ESCP26 #Coloproctology #SurgicalTraining

🎓 ESCP Education Committee Month – Closing We close this campaign with a message from the Chair of the Education Committee, Michel Adamina. Throughout April, we’ve highlighted how the European Society of Coloproctology is building a global, structured approach to surgical education. From courses to fellowships, from webinars to international collaboration—education remains at the core of everything we do. 🎥 Hear directly from Prof. Adamina on the vision behind ESCP education. @nlavellaneda @vittoriabellat0 @MichelAdamina @cihangirakyol @aycafgultekin @Berzax @LeandroSiragusa #ESCP #ColorectalSurgery #SurgicalEducation #MedEd #GlobalSurgery

🚨 Today’s the day — #ESCP26 abstracts Final chance to submit your abstract for ESCP 2026 in Prague 🇨🇿 📅 Deadline is today: 27 April 2026, 23:59 CEST If you’re planning to submit, this is the moment. Submit now 👉 tinyurl.com/bdf99udf

📢 #ESCP26 abstract submissions close in 4 days! There is still time to submit your abstract for ESCP’s 21st Scientific Meeting in Prague — but the deadline is approaching fast. 📅 14 April 2026, 23:59 CEST Present your research and contribute to the ESCP scientific programme. 🔗 Submit your abstract 👉 tinyurl.com/ym7ck8hz

⏳ 9 days left — deadline extended! Apply for the Y-ESCP Basic Robotic Skills Course 2026 with Intuitive 📅 10–11 Sept 📍 Freiburg 🇩🇪 👥 36 places 💶 €100 Perfect for surgeons starting robotic colorectal surgery. 🗓 New deadline: 30 April 2026 tinyurl.com/2c7wwuhv #RoboticSurgery #YESCP #MedEd

📢 7 days remaining — #ESCP26 abstracts The extended deadline is approaching. If your abstract is in progress, now is the time to finalise and submit. 📅 27 April 2026, 23:59 CEST Be part of the research shaping this year’s meeting in Prague 🇨🇿 🎤 Free Papers, Elevator Pitch and Six of the Best ⭐ Rising Star Award Submit your abstract 👉 tinyurl.com/bdf99udf

Continent ileostomy remains relevant in selected patients but is still rarely discussed. With leading input from Gabriela Möslein, ESCP has developed educational content on: • Kock pouch & variants • indications • technical aspects 🎥 Watch the video 📚 Explore the ESCP Educational Library escp.eu.com/members/resour… #ESCP #IBD #ColorectalSurgery

The EBSQ Coloproctology Exam leads to the FEBS-Colo title—Europe’s mark of excellence. 📅 Sept 25–26, 2026 | Prague ⏳ Apply by June 10 #ESCP #EBSQ #ColorectalSurgery #FEBSColo