European Society of Coloproctology

ESCP is dedicated to promoting and advancing the prevention, treatment, education and research into colorectal disease internationally.

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📽️ Y-ESCP Session — #ESCP26

What shapes your journey as a surgeon beyond the operating theatre?

Y-ESCP Assistant Chair Jan Colpaert invites you to this year’s Y-ESCP session in Prague 🇨🇿

Exploring surgical identity, leadership, complications, and the challenges often left unspoken in training and early practice.

📅 Thursday 24 Sept
 🕗 08:00–09:00 CEST
 📍 Forum Hall

Together, we’re #ShapingTheNext20Years.

🎟 Register for #ESCP26 👉 https://t.co/7DC1MmWgsC

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🎥 Did you attend the #ESCP25 Social Event?

An evening that brought us all together.

Experience it again at #ESCP26 in Prague — this year’s

Networking Event at Národní dům na Vinohradech.

📅 Thursday 24 September 2026 🕗 From 20:00

🔗 Register here 👉 https://t.co/Lhe166NxDT

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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Angelita Habr-Gama.

Her pioneering work in rectal cancer care and organ preservation has left a lasting impact on colorectal surgery worldwide.

Our sincere condolences to her family, colleagues, students, and all those inspired by her legacy.

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#CureThemWithKindness launches today.

Across randomised simulation trials, surgical teams exposed to disruptive behaviour perform measurably worse.

@escp_official's June campaign on culture & patient safety.

#KindnessIsSafety #ESCP #colorectalsurgery #SurgicalCulture #SpeakUp

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📽️ What to expect at #ESCP26

Prague | 23–25 Sept 2026

A look ahead to this year’s meeting — focused on current research, clinical practice and international perspectives.

Have you registered?

🎟 Early bird registration ends 23 June 2026

Together, we’re #ShapingTheNext20Years.

🔗 Register here 👉 https://t.co/7DC1MmWgsC

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🎙️ New Y-ESCP Podcast Episode!

How did the AVOD trial change the management of uncomplicated diverticulitis?

Tomasso Violante speaks with Prof. Johannes Schultz about the landmark study that challenged routine antibiotic use and helped reshape colorectal practice.

Key themes:
• Challenging treatment dogmas
• Changing established surgical practice
• Antibiotic stewardship
• Shorter hospital stays & more selective surgery

🎧 Listen to The Paper That Changed My Practice and discover how evidence continues to drive better patient care. 👉 https://t.co/5iUH6vqQPX

Read the article: https://t.co/l5IHR1Sg97

#YESCP #ESCP #ColorectalSurgery #EvidenceBasedMedicine

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As Global Reach Month comes to a close, we celebrate the work of the ESCP Global Reach Committee in building a more connected, inclusive colorectal community.

“Coloproctology is practised in every corner of the world — but opportunity is not always equally distributed.”

Through global collaboration, shared research and education, the mission continues beyond this month.

📌 Learn more:
https://t.co/5NRfhEQOqZ

#ESCP #GlobalReach #ColorectalSurgery #GlobalSurgery

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📣 Have you registered for #ESCP26?

Join the international #coloproctology community in Prague
for three days of science, discussion and collaboration.

🔬 New research and clinical insight
🌍 International faculty and perspectives
🤝 Connect with the global colorectal community

📅 23–25 Sept 2026

Together, we’re #ShapingTheNext20Years.

🔗 Register here 👉 https://t.co/7DC1MmWgsC

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📢 1 month to go — early bird rates for #ESCP26

There’s still time to secure early bird registration for ESCP’s 21st
Scientific Meeting in Prague

📅 23–25 Sept 2026

Register now and take advantage of discounted rates.

Together, we’re #ShapingTheNext20Years.

🔗 Register here 👉 https://t.co/B08dKoOSPV

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📣 Join the ESCP community

Not yet a member?

Become part of ESCP and benefit from discounted #ESCP26 registration, access to members-only content, and a stronger voice within the global #colorectal community.

🔗 Discover more 👉 https://t.co/KWqAvn4Dhn

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📢 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👇
https://t.co/NlE0X4dZCu

#ColorectalSurgery #FRCS #ESBQ #ESCP

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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

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📣 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 👉 https://t.co/D9VI99oQgP

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🎉 #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 👉 https://t.co/0JMEQKaYCF

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🌍 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: https://t.co/aYLduqiErh

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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: https://t.co/LAkskEaUir

👉 https://t.co/5NRfhEQOqZ

#ESCP #GlobalReach

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📽️ 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.

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🌍 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

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⏳ 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

https://t.co/4OKFdCQjPg

#RoboticSurgery #YESCP #MedEd #YoungSurgeons #ColorectalSurgery #MedicalTraining #FutureOfSurgery

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🎙️ 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: https://t.co/5iUH6vqQPX

📄 Read: https://t.co/BCSX9pSfw1

#YESCP #ColorectalSurgery #Oncology