Walter Brunner

[European Colorectal Congress @ECCongress]

Proctology Day at the ECC 2026 Education Village.

The Education Village kicks off with a dedicated programme focused on some of the most challenging and clinically relevant topics in modern proctology.

📅 28 November 2026
📍 St. Gallen, Switzerland

[European Colorectal Congress @ECCongress]

For five days, St. Gallen will once again become a meeting point for the international colorectal community.

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.

[European Colorectal Congress @ECCongress]

When do you operate on a Crohn's patient with perianal fistula? It's one of the trickiest questions in colorectal surgery and one we tackled at #ECCStGallen2025.

Thank you to Roxane D. Staiger MD, PhD for sharing her invaluable clinical insight.

[Walter Brunner @WalterBrunner13]

ECC oster submission is open:
You’re welcome to submit your scientific work or case report for the main congress or 6th International Pilonidal Conference.
Win one of 5 prizes and present on stage.

All presenting authors have to be onsite - so profit from the Super Early Bird!

[European Colorectal Congress @ECCongress]

Poster submission for the #ECCStGallen2026 Poster Award is now open. Submit your abstract easily online and become part of a high-quality scientific programme.

https://t.co/rfVWUApaVs

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

[European Colorectal Congress @ECCongress]

Poster submission for the #ECCStGallen2026 Poster Award is now open. Submit your abstract easily online and become part of a high-quality scientific programme.

https://t.co/rfVWUApaVs

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

[Walter Brunner @WalterBrunner13]

Only the early adopters realize the short extrem price reduction phase for the 20th ECC - connecting surgeons, nurses & therapists around colorectal diseases!

[European Colorectal Congress @ECCongress]

The Transanal Surgery Workshop will return to the Education Village at #ECCStGallen2026.

A big thank you to Ayyob Alqarni for sharing his perspective on why attending this workshop is so valuable for surgeons.

🎟 Super Early Bird registration is still available.

[Walter Brunner @WalterBrunner13]

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month - therefore we start the Super Early Bird
for the 20th European Colorectal Congress
with amazing offers and special prizes- have a look, don’t miss out!

[European Colorectal Congress @ECCongress]

🎟️ Super Early Bird is now open – #ECCStGallen2026

💥 Exceptional trainee rates during Super Early Bird:
👉 CHF 60 for full attendance at the Main Congress
👉 CHF 20 for all non–hands-on workshops**

Buy your ticket here:
https://t.co/XJ4RSuGUe5

[Walter Brunner @WalterBrunner13]

20th anniversary of ECC in 2026 - coming up with special offers, be surprised! Registration starts on march 1st

[European Colorectal Congress @ECCongress]

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

At #ECCStGallen2026, education takes center stage once again. Our #EducationVillage will feature hands-on courses and lecture sessions.

[European Colorectal Congress @ECCongress]

“Colorectal surgery is fun.” Joep Knol, MD, PhD, on the Transanal Surgery Workshop during the last #ECCStGallen2025.

After your great feedback, the interactive Transanal Surgery course returns at #ECCStGallen2026.

Stay tuned for program updates and ticket information.

[European Colorectal Congress @ECCongress]

Looking back at the first #IBDDay during #ECCStGallen2025. After the #AnalCancerDay in 2024, we will let you know soon, what we plan for #ECCStGallen2026.

[Walter Brunner @WalterBrunner13]

End of 2025 - end of early bird for @DavosCourse

Amazing course - amazing offers & different level modules - amazing faculty- amazing location: join us!

[European Colorectal Congress @ECCongress]

With today’s Live Surgery, #ECCStGallen2025 has officially come to a close. Thank you to all participants, faculty, staff, and industry partners for your invaluable contribution.

Stay tuned, the 20th #ECCStGallen anniversary is coming, and we’ll be sharing more details soon.

[European Colorectal Congress @ECCongress]

#DayTwo continues with inspiring lectures and an insightful industry exhibition.

[Walter Brunner @WalterBrunner13]

Thx Jim, connecting friends contributing to education and knowledge exchange - that’s what ECC aims for 🙏

[Jim Khan @JimkhanMD]

Wow an amazing few days come to an end #Ecc2025 met friends learned things and contributed to patient care live 👌👏👏👏
🙏@WalterBrunner13 @DieterHahnloser @brunosch congratulations 🥂 😍 wishing all a happy festive break @PColorectal @ACPGBI

[Walter Brunner @WalterBrunner13]

What a finish of 5 days ECC - we only can say thank you for everyone contributing.
The ECC is always open for those, who want to being expertise to colleagues- lifelong learning experience ECC.
Remember next date: 20th ECC, 28 Nov - 2nd Dec 2026

[European Colorectal Congress @ECCongress]

The final day of #ECCStGallen2025 continues with our #LiveSurgery session, showcasing great surgeons, cutting-edge technology, and outstanding engagement from all participants.

Thank you for being part of this finale to #ECCStGallen2025.

[European Colorectal Congress @ECCongress]

The final day of #ECCStGallen2025 kicks off with the Live Surgery. On Monday, we gathered for the industry evening at the Intuitive booth.

A big thank you to our industry partners for their continued support and for being such an essential part of our congress.

[European Colorectal Congress @ECCongress]

#DayTwo of #ECCStGallen2025 kicks off with the Poster Sessions.
Our expert jury is reviewing and evaluating the participants’ posters — and the winners will be announced in this afternoon’s session.

[European Colorectal Congress @ECCongress]

Today, we successfully concluded the #EducationVillage at #ECCStGallen2025 including Proctology Day, IBD Day, the Colorectal Masterclass, and our hands-on workshops Transanal Surgery and the DavosCourse.

A heartfelt thank you to all participants for making this weekend great.

[European Colorectal Congress @ECCongress]

@researchactive emphasizes the importance of open conversations in improving IBD care. We are really grateful for your contribution to today’s IBD Day at #ECCStGallen2025.

[European Colorectal Congress @ECCongress]

“Is it all about the cheese?''
To wrap up #DayOne at #ECCStGallen2025, the mix is clear: expert discussions, great people, a beautiful town and the full Christmas experience.

Thanks to Emma Carrington and Ugo Grossi for sharing their point of view.