European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP)
ESCP will be the professional organisation in Europe for the prevention, treatment, education and research into colorectal disease.
ESCP is a supportive member-led society with a high profile annual conference and excellent networking opportunities. We provide high quality, multi-disciplinary clinical training at regional locations and online, together with international fellowship opportunities. Our cohort studies are groundbreaking, and we collaborate to produce high quality international guidelines.
Latest News
ESCP Fellowships 2024–2025 Update
ESCP offered 3-month Functional Disorder Fellowships and 6-month Robotics Fellowships for 2024-2025. Fellows report here on their...
Factors influencing locoregional recurrence rates in locally advanced rectal cancer after total neoadjuvant treatment
November's Paper of the Month investigates factors contributing to the difference in higher locoregional recurrence (LRR) observed after total...
Structured exercise after adjuvant chemotherapy for colon cancer
October’s Paper of the Month study adds to the data on the effect of structured exercise after adjuvant chemotherapy on disease-free survival in...
Latest LinkedIn Posts
Colorectal Disease – the Official Journal of ESCP
November 2025
Comparison of short- and long-term outcomes of diode laser vs. crystallized phenol treatment for pilonidal sinus disease: a propensity score-matched multicentre study - İsmail Ahmet Bilgin, Nur Ramoglu, Onur Saylık, Cigdem Benlice, Metincan Erkaya, İnci Kurtul, Afag Aghayeva, Ersin Turan, Abdullah Sami Maden, Fahrettin Acar, Tayfun Karahasanoglu, İsmail Hamzaoglu, Bilgi Baca, Osman Dogru
Faecal immunochemical test demonstrates modest decline in performance characteristics but additional prognostic roles: an evaluation in a symptomatic primary care cohort - Matthew Kurien, Mohamed El-Siddig, Daniel James Taylor, Ulla Elfadil, Alex John Ball
To read other new articles relevant to colorectal pathology, log in and select 'Read Colorectal Disease Journal online' on your profile page, or become a member.
Latest open access article
Transanal irrigation: Bridging the gap in treatment for chronic constipation and/or faecal incontinence—A systematic review and management guidance - The ADVISABLE Working Group
The journal of Colorectal Disease publishes original research in all disciplines relating to colorectal pathology. Find out more >