ESCP’s 21st Scientific Meeting
This year’s meeting will feature keynotes from distinguished surgeons, cutting-edge research sessions and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration in an inspiring setting. Early bird registration by 23 June.
Pre-Congress Placements
Pre-meeting visit opportunities are available for 10 fellows/senior trainees in coloproctology in five local centres of excellence in Czechia. Apply by 30 June 2026.
17th ESCP Regional Masterclass
In conjunction with the 10th Portsmouth Colorectal Congress and the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI).
Organ preservation in patients with rectal adenocarcinoma treated with total neoadjuvant therapy
The fourth episode of 'The Paper That Changed My Practice' series of the Y-ESCP Podcast is out now!
Faecal incontinence and shared decision-making
This webinar brought together expert colorectal surgeons and patient advocates to discuss current management strategies, decision support tools, and the patient perspective.
ESCP Guides for Patients
Easily understandable, reliable information about colorectal diseases and procedures developed by Y-ESCP. All guides have a shorter leaflet version that you can view or download and print out.
European Society of Coloproctology
The European Society of Coloproctology (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
May is Digestive Health Month!
Throughout May, the European Society of Coloproctology is proud to support UEG's Digestive Health Month campaign, which this year shines a spotlight...
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...
A standardised approach to the pathological dissection and reporting of pelvic exenteration specimens
This month's paper looks at standardising the pathological reporting of pelvic exenterations - complex operations associated with significant morbidity...
Colorectal Disease – the Official Journal of ESCP
May 2026
- Optimisation before Crohn's surgery using Exclusive enteral Nutrition (OCEaN): A randomised controlled trial to determine whether preoperative exclusive enteral nutrition is more clinically and cost effective compared with standard care in patients undergoing surgery for Crohn's disease - OCEaN Collaborative Group, Pooja Badwal, Joshua Baxter et al
- Management of rectal anastomotic leaks using modified endoluminal vacuum therapy - Bülent Cavit Yüksel, Özgür Harmancı
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
- Health-related quality of life and functional outcomes of colon cancer patients in the Netherlands: a population-based study - A. J. Pennings, G. R. Vink, S. van Kuijk, M. Koopman, J. Melenhorst, G. L. Beets, A. M. May, S. O. Breukink
The journal of Colorectal Disease publishes original research in all disciplines relating to colorectal pathology. Find out more >
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Robotic Surgery Webinar Series
Series 05 kicked off with Challenging Low Anterior Resection on 28 November and is now available for playback.
You'll find all Robotic Surgery Webinar Series replays here >
