3 September 2013

Dear Colleague, Welcome to the Belgian page of the ESCP website. Although Belgium is a small and young country, it lies in the heart of Europe, with Brussels as capital. In Belgium, there are two main communities living in the country, with three official country languages (French, Flemish, and German). The Flemish speaking part is in the north, while the French speaking part is in the south part of the country. All surgeons are united in one single association: the Royal Belgian Society of Surgery (RBSS). Within the RBSS there is a section devoted to colorectal surgery: the Belgian Section of ColoRectal Surgery. Currently the BSCRS organises during our national conference 'The Belgian Surgical Week' a session dedicated to colorectal surgery under the umbrella of the RBSS. Furthermore, there is a yearly postgraduate course; a one-day course organized by the BSCRS on colorectal surgery topics focused for surgical trainees. For the second time, we will organise a hands-on Haemorrhoids course  for trainees and fellows the day of the postgraduate course! If you wish to participate, you can enroll via the BSCRS website, after becoming a member of the RBSS. If you are interested, look at our renewed website of the BSCRS (www.rbss.be and select BSCRS section). The website is in full modernization-mode after a hibernation status for the last years, so do check this page regularly for updates. In the future, we would like to develop a closer relationship between BSCRS activities and ESCP, starting with a Masterclass that will (hopefully) be organised in 2027. We will keep you posted!  Yours sincerely, Ellen Van EetveldeThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Population: 11,88 million (2024)ESCP Members: 94Number of General Surgeons: 1359Society: Belgian Section for ColoRectal Surgery, part of RBSS (www.rbss.be)ESCP Representative: Ellen Van Eetvelde, ESBQ qualifiedSpecific accreditation for colorectal surgery in Belgium: NoJournal: Acta Chirurgica Belgica  

3 September 2013

Welcome to the Austrian page of the ESCP As a national representative, I would like to provide you with specific information on the coloproctologic world in Austria. The Austrian working group of Coloproctology (ACP) is a non-profit association founded in 1993 and is associated to the Austrian Society of Surgery. Block membership with the ESCP is available. Yearly, there are more than six different specialized coloproctologic courses, guest visits and several hostings at the yearly Austrian Surgical Meeting as well as consensus papers (treatment of hemorrhoids, anal HPV, anal cancer) organized and done by the coloprotctologic working group. A national ‘Training Certificate in Coloproctology’ (by the ACP) enables interested colleagues to undertake a structured and specialized training in coloproctology and enables qualification for national members to the EBSQ Coloproctology. Annually, part of the Austrian coloprotologic surgeons meet at the annual ESCP meeting: just ask and meet at the 'traditional Austrian ESCP-evening' that takes part here! (This year we arranged a great evening with the German participants in Paris) There are several coloproctologic courses for coloproctologic colleagues in Austria arranged by the ACP yearly. They are focusing on: anatomy, examination, operation techniques, dermatology & STD, pelvic floor diseases and endosonography. The training certification takes a minimum of 3 years and covers several theoretical and practical sessions, an operation catalogue, attendance of meetings and job shadowing in coloproctologic centers, it ends up with an official certification by the ACP. Under the ACP’s patronage, the biennially, international Innsbruck Coloproctologic Wintermeeting (ICW) takes place in Tyrol (Igls, Innsbruck) since 2001 and the next is already announced for January 15-17 2026 in Igls/Tyrol. There is another patronage at the annual meeting of the Austrian Society of Surgical Oncology every October. The international congress of the European Federation for Colorectal Cancer (EFR) takes place every two years in Vienna. The next meeting is scheduled for September 10-12 2026. https://www.efrcancer.org/1446/page/home We hopefully soon get the approval for the 2nd Austrian ESCP Masterclass in June 2027. https://www.escp.eu.com/conference-and-events/upcoming-escp-educational-events/salzburg-masterclass please find updated informations on national coloproctology studies, meetings and courses here:https://coloproctology-austria.at/de/ (German) and https://coloproctology-austria.at/en/ (English) Population: 8,933,000 ESCP Members: 51 Society: Austrian Society of Surgery: Austrian working group for Coloproctology (ACP) ESCP Representative Name: Gerd Silberhumer National Examination: General Surgery (w/o optional specialisation in Coloproctology), Training Certificate in Coloproctology (ACP) Journal(s): European Surgery, Coloproctology, International Journal of Colorectal Disease, Colorectal Disease Current Research: Several other studies are organized by the ABCSG - Austrian Breast and Colorectal Cancer Study Group (http://www.abcsg.at). A forthcoming study will be “Endurance training in patients after colorectal cancer to prevent recurrence”. LARS Austria - online-registry: observational prospective study on LARS following rectal resection w/o neoadjuvant chemoradiation (PI Jaroslav Presl, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) CLASSICA - Validating AI in classifying cancer in real-time surgery. https://classicaproject.eu/project/ (PI Austria Felix Aigner, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)  ORSY trial - Investigation of the benefit of using an autologous platelet-rich fibrin matrix (Obsidian ASG®) for treatment of anastomosis during rectal surgery – a single-blind, randomized, multicenter pilot study (PI Austria Andreas  Shamiyeh, Linz, Austria) 

3 September 2013

Bulgaria is a country in southeastern Europe. It is bordered by Romania to the north, Serbia, and Macedonia to the west, Greece, and Turkey to the south, and the Black Sea to the east. With a territory of 110,994 square kilometers (42,855 sq mi), Bulgaria is Europe's 16th largest country. It is a member of the European Union. Bulgaria's population of 7.2 million people is predominantly urbanized and mainly concentrated in the administrative centers of its 28 provinces. ESCP Bulgarian community is getting more recognizable. The awareness is growing due to advertisements during the annual surgical congresses. ESCP membership is getting more and more desirable considering the opportunities for education and fellowship. In 2019 we have established the Bulgarian Society of Coloproctology - http://coloproctology-bg.com/.  ESCP National Representative: Meri Shoshkova Здравейте, Европейското дружество по колопроктология (ESCP) е най-голямата към момента организация в Европа занимаваща се с проблемите в тази област. Основни цели на организацията са осигуряване на висококачествени обучения и обмяна на опит. Работи се върху създаване на общоевропейски стандарти и ръководства за лечението на заболяванията на колона, ректума и перинеалното пространство.  ESCP ежегодно организира най-голямата колопроктологична среща в Европа. Може да се присъедините към ESCP и да получите достъп до възможностите, които дружеството представя тук: https://www.escp.eu.com/members/join.   А повече информация относно възможностите за обучение и обявените стипендии може да откриете тук: https://www.escp.eu.com/education/fellowship-training-opportunities.   

3 September 2013

Egypt is a land of rich history and strategic importance, serving as a crossroads of civilizations for millennia. Area: Approximately 1,010,408 square kilometres (390,121 square miles) Capital: Cairo, Africa’s largest city Administrative divisions: 27 governorates Language: Arabic (official) Medical education and healthcare system in Egypt Egypt’s healthcare system is evolving with ongoing reforms in education and service delivery, aiming to ensure equitable access to quality care for all citizens. Medical Education Structure: Medical education in Egypt follows a 5-year undergraduate program plus a 2-years internship. Number of medical schools: 39 medical schools affiliated with public and private universities. Graduates: Approximately 12,000 medical students graduate annually. Postgraduate training and education: Includes master's and doctoral programs, residency training, Egyptian fellowships programs, and Arab Board. Healthcare system Public sector: Includes clinics and hospitals operated by the Ministry of Health and Population (MOHP), providing affordable or free healthcare services. Private sector: Includes clinics, hospitals, and specialized centers offering high-quality care. Teaching hospitals: Linked to medical schools, they play a crucial role in education and research. Colorectal surgery in Egypt There is a significant overlap between general surgery, digestive surgery and surgical oncology specialties and colorectal surgery in Egypt. The overlap exists in both the foundational training phases and the scope of practice. Training pathway General surgery residency and postgraduate degrees: There are four specialised colorectal surgery units in Egypt in Cairo University, in Ain Shams University, in Alexandria University and in Mansoura University. Colorectal surgery specialisation: Egyptian fellowship program in colorectal surgery organised and maintained by the Higher Committee of Medical Specialties under the umbrella of the Ministry of Health and Population. Medical doctorate degree in colorectal surgery organised and maintained by Mansoura University. Professional development and continuing education with ESCRS The Egyptian Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ESCRS) plays a pivotal role in the ongoing education and professional development of colorectal surgeons in Egypt. Established in 1999, ESCRS is dedicated to promoting optimal management and high-quality care for patients with colorectal diseases through continuous medical education and research. ESCRS organises annual conferences, workshops, and masterclasses that provide platforms for knowledge exchange and skill enhancement. ESCRS' annual conferences bring together distinguished faculty from Egypt, the Middle East, Europe, and the USA. The 26th Annual Conference in 2025 will take place on 27-29 August 2025. International collaboration: In 2022, in conjunction with ESCP, ESCRS hosted a masterclass 'Colorectal Surgery for a Modern Age' in Cairo. In 2023, in conjunction with the European Crohn’s Colitis Organisation (ECCO), ESCRS hosted a masterclass 'Inflammatory Bowel Diseases' in Cairo. In 2025, in conjunction with ESCP, ESCRS will host the 4th ESCP Beyond Europe Masterclass: Management of colorectal emergencies and complications in Cairo On August 27th, 2025. ESCRS is also listed among international colorectal societies by the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS), highlighting its global engagement. For more detailed information about ESCRS, including upcoming events and membership opportunities, you can visit their official website: escrs-eg.org National representatives Current representative Professor Hossam Efleki: contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. hossamelfekiThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Hossam Elfeki is Associate Professor of Colorectal Surgery, Mansoura University. Past representative Waleed Omar: Professor and Chair of Colorectal Surgery Unit, Mansoura University. Waleed Thabet: Professor of Colorectal Surgery, Mansoura University. Mostafa Shalaby is Associate Professor of Colorectal Surgery, Mansoura University  

3 September 2013

Welcome to the Finnish part of the ESCP web site. This page contains details about colorectal surgery and research in Finland. The Finnish Society for Colorectal Surgery is a sub-organisation of the Finish Association of Gastrointestinal Surgery (www.gastrokirurgit.fi). Population: 5,5 million ESCP Members: 18 Colorectal Surgeons: Colorectal surgery is not an official subspeciality in Finland. It is included to speciality of gastroenterological surgery and in Finland there is about 250 gastroenterological surgeons.  Society: the Finish Association of Gastrointestinal Surgery (www.gastrokirurgit.fi). ESCP Representative Name: Laura Koskenvuo National Examination: None. We recommend EBSQ exam (the diploma in Coloproctology) The Finnish Association of Gastrointestinal Surgery organise some scientific meetings every year and some demanding workshops including hands-on courses and live video transmissions. Teaching and training are central points of our activities. Upcoming scientific meeting: 12.-14.11.2025 Operatiiviset päivät 5.-6.2. Gastropäivät, Helsinki If you have any recent or upcoming national meetings, workshops, or training opportunities, we would be delighted to include them.