9 October 2023

      TICKET SALES NOW CLOSED ESCP's Virtual Operating Rooms allow delegates to observe, interact, learn, and discuss technical steps in surgery, peri-operative care, decision-making, and ways of improving outcomes. Participants can interact with the surgical team throughout the event, enabling live interactions that redefine the boundaries of traditional medical education. You can actively participate by asking questions, drawing annotations in real-time, and even choosing your preferred camera feed for a personalised perspective. In addition to this dynamic interaction, delve into the technical intricacies of surgery, understand peri-operative care nuances, decipher decision-making processes, and discover invaluable strategies for enhancing surgical outcomes. Our event offers an extensive library of pre-course materials, engaging case discussions, a deep exploration of clinically relevant anatomy, comprehensive insights into procedure steps, a closer look at theatre set-up, expert guidance on patient positioning, and valuable tips and tricks to optimise outcomes. Don't miss your chance to elevate your expertise in Trans-Perineal Surgeries for Pelvic Floor Disorders. Register today and embark on a transformative educational journey enriched by real-time interactions with surgical experts. Next visit: 12 March 2024 Limited to 45 interactive places. Operating Room: Proctology and Perineal Surgical Unit, University Hospital of Pisa, Pisa, Italy Operating Surgeon: Professor Gabriele Naldini Interactive fees: Member €175, non-member €225Limited to 45 spaces only Non-interactive fees: Member €85, non-member €125Non-interactive delegates will have live streaming of videos and can post questions via zoom Platform providers: Proximie TICKET SALES NOW CLOSED Agenda All timings are GMT Time Session 08:20 - 08:30 Welcome and Introduction 08:30 - 08:45  How best to use Proximie platform and troubleshooting 08:45 - 10:20 Live streaming of Case 1: Altemeier procedure with levatorplasty Live interaction, chat, audio/video feed link of delegates with operating surgeon and moderator 10:20 - 10:35 Lecture 1: Treatment algorithm of complex pelvic floor prolapse - Gabriele Naldini Discussion and interaction with moderator 10:35 - 10:50 Lecture 2: Management of mesh related complications in pelvic organ prolapse surgery - Tommaso Simoncini Md PhD Discussion and interaction with moderator and experts 10:50 - 12:00 Live streaming of Case 2: Sphincteroplasty with microfragmented autologous adipose tissue injection (MAATI) Live interaction, chat, audio/video feed link of delegates with operating surgeon and moderator 12:00 - 12:40 Tips and tricks for the abdominal management of complex pelvic organ prolapse - Gabriele Naldini, Alessandro Sturiale MD and Tommaso Simoncini (ventral rectopexy, colpoproctosacropexy and anterior lateral suspension) Panel, moderator and delegate discussion on videos 12:40 - 13:00 Lunch Break 13:00 - 14:15 Live streaming of Case 3: Delorme procedure for ODS due to internal rectal prolapse and rectocele Live interaction, chat, audio/video feed link of delegates with operating surgeon and moderator 14:15 - 14:30 Conclusion and feedback

2 June 2023

Next dates for this workshop to be announced. This workshop is designed for residents/fellows and junior consultants only. The ESCP Colorectal Robotic Surgery (CRS) Novice Workshop is transformative journey in the field of colorectal surgery. This workshop is designed for residents/fellows and junior consultants who have access to a robotic platform and are early in their robotic colorectal surgery experience. This immersive course offers a comprehensive learning experience like no other. The next course will be led by esteemed trainers Carmen Cagigas, Marek Zawadzki, Rogier Crolla and Paolo Pietro-Bianchi. The workshop will delve into the latest evidence in index colorectal procedures, showcased video operations of key colorectal techniques, and focused on the development of non-technical skills essential for successful robotic surgery. Participants also had the invaluable opportunity to engage in small group hands-on training in simulation and wet lab settings, using an animal model. This workshop is aimed to equip participants with a deep understanding of the indications and rationale behind robotic colorectal procedures, while honing their fundamental skills in a safe and structured training environment. By the end of the course, participants were empowered to apply their newfound knowledge and skills to enhance their robotic surgery practice. View Terms and Conditions for Educational Courses here > Eligibility Criteria: Open to Junior Consultants and Residents in a Hospital with robotic system (DaVinci) Able to provide experience as a bedside assistant in the OR Able to provide experience of simulation exercises with console  Submit the number of colorectal procedures as a bedside assistant in 2023 Submit a letter of support by the supervisor / head of department confirming that the trainee is not on call or on duty for the dates of the workshops and observership day. Submit a short cv (max. one page) All documents must be submitted at the time of application. If you have an issue with your application or your file sizes are too big to upload, please submit all documents to theThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Programme Day 1 TimeSession 12:00 - 13:00 Meeting at the Lab Presentations and review of the agenda - Carmen Cagigas Workshop objectives - Carmen Cagigas Introduction to Colorectal Robotic Surgery Latest evidence and Indications in the CR field: TME & CME + ICA - Marek Zawadzki Current platforms - Paolo P Bianchi ESCP ColoRobotica Presentation - Carmen Cagigas 13:00 - 14:00 Robotic Sigmoid Resection Video presentation - Rogier Crolla: In-depth anatomy review of the left side Instrument selection and energy use Patient positioning Port placement Docking Step-by-step technique Procedure techniques and tips Managing difficult scenarios (obese patients, bleeding…) 14:00 - 14:30 Lunch Break Discussion with the Surgeon. Comments and questions. 14:30 - 15:30 Robotic Intracorporeal Anastomosis Video presentation - Paolo P Bianchi: Patient positioning Port placement Docking Step-by-step technique Procedure techniques and tips 15:30 - 16:00 Non-Technical Skills for Surgeons (NOTSS) Concept - Marek Zawadzki Examples in robotic surgery (videos) - Marek Zawadzki 16:00 - 16:30 Debriefing and Wrap-up Faculty: Marek Zawadzki, Rogier Crolla, Paolo P. Bianchi, Carmen Cagigas Programme Day 2 TimeSession 08:00 Meeting at Training Centre Presentations and review of the agenda - Carmen Cagigas Workshop objectives - Carmen Cagigas 08:30 - 10:00 Simulation Exercise Basic Skills - four modules 10:00 - 13:00 Simulation Exercise: Robotic Sigmoid Resection (Lab - Pig model) Instrument selection and energy use Patient positioning Port placement Docking Step-by-step technique Procedure techniques and tips Managing difficult scenarios (obese patients, bleeding…) 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch Break Discussion with the Surgeon. Comments and questions. 14:00 - 16:00 Simulation Exercise: Intracorporeal Anastomosis Module Robotic intracorporeal anastomosis (Lab - Pig Model) Patient positioning Port placement Docking Step-by-Step technique Procedure techniques and tips   16:00 - 16:30 Debriefing and wrap-up Faculty: Marek Zawadzki, Rogier Crolla, Paolo P. Bianchi, Carmen Cagigas

16 June 2023

The four webinars in the series can be replayed below. Physiology and Diagnostics > Faecal Incontinence Part 1 > Faecal Incontinence Part 2 > Obstructed Defecation > Supported by Medtronic Spread over four webinars, our series will traverse a wide variety of topics, from the fundamental aspects of physiology and diagnostics to the detailed exploration of conservative and surgical treatments. The first webinar sets the stage with a focus on physiology and diagnostics. We will delve into the impact of diagnostics on decision-making and evaluate whether we're posing the right questions to patients about faecal incontinence and obstructed defecation. Subsequent webinars will dissect the landscape of conservative and surgical treatments for faecal incontinence, including sphincter repair, sacral neuromodulation, and sphincter augmentation. As we transition towards constipation and obstructed defecation, we will assess the efficacy of conservative treatments and the role of surgical interventions. As we journey through this series, each webinar will culminate with a live Q&A session. This will be your opportunity to interact directly with our esteemed faculty, seek their insights, and have all your questions answered on the subject matter. This engaging format will add a dynamic element to each session, creating a unique opportunity for delegates to learn directly from global leaders in the field. Join us on this exciting journey as we navigate these complex conditions, exchange knowledge, and strive for better patient outcomes in Faecal Incontinence and obstructed defecation. We look forward to welcoming you to our webinar series and embracing this opportunity to learn and grow together. Webinar 01 – Physiology & Diagnostics Thursday 13 July 2023 - 17:00 CEST | 16:00 BST Presentations include: Are we asking patients the right questions?: Liliana Bordeianou (US) "Rectum is king", new ideas around physiology: Charles Knowles (UK) Diagnostics and their impact on decision making: Emma Carrington (UK) Introduced by: Klaus Matzel (Germany) Comments by: Ugo Grossi (IT) Moderated by: Carlo Ratto (Italy), Klaus Matzel (Germany) Webinar 02 – Faecal Incontinence Part 1 Thursday 12 October 2023 - 17:00 CEST | 16:00 BST Presentations include: Conservative Treatment: Peter Christensen (Denmark) Surgical Treatments: Current Algorithms: Klaus Matzel (Germany) Overlap of Defecation Disorders and FI: Paul Vollebregt (The Netherlands) Introduced by: Klaus Matzel (Germany) Comments by: Lucia Oliveira (Brazil) Moderated by: Lilli Lundby (Denmark) and Arantxa Munoz Duyos (Spain) Webinar 03 – Faecal Incontinence Part 2 Thursday 7 December 2023 - 17:00 CET | 16:00 GMT Presentations include: Sphincter Repair: Juan García Armengol (Spain) Sacral neuromodulation: Lilly Lundby (Denmark) Sphincter augmentation: Carlo Ratto (Italy) Introduced by: Mona Rydningen (Norway) Comments by: Kim Gorissen (United Kingdom) Moderated by: Roland Scherer (Germany), Mona Rydningen (Norway) Webinar 04 – Constipation and Obstructed Defecation Thursday 8 February 2024 - 17:00 CET | 16:00 GMT Presentations include: Efficacy of conservative treatments of constipation and obstructed defecation - Allison Malcolm Surgery for slow transit constipation - Ugo Grossi Surgery for obstructed defecation: The one fits all: Ventral mesh rectopexy? - Guillaume Meurette Comments by: Stephanie Breukink Moderated by: Gabriele Naldini and Mark Scott

29 January 2023

ESCP has been collaborating with ASCRS on a reciprocal basis and it is with pleasure that we will welcome an ASCRS fellow to our annual meeting every year. In return, ESCP again has the pleasure in announcing this excellent opportunity for an ESCP member to be awarded an ASCRS Travelling Fellowship. This will be awarded to the winner of the 'Twelve Best Abstracts' at ESCP's Annual Conference. Location: Baltimore, MDDate: 1-4 June 2024Duration: 3 daysIn conjunction with: ASCRS Eligibility criteria Current, full paid member of the ESCP (i.e. full, trainee for a minimum of 12 months) Successful applicant The successful applicant will be asked to present a 10-15 minute paper at the annual ASCRS meeting in the USA (an abstract for which will be required in advance). The grant available for this fellowship will cover economy air far, registration for the ASCRS meeting and accommodation. Read reports from Fellows here >

11 November 2022

The Education Committee offers education and training in coloproctology for surgeons at different stages of their professional careers and aims to promote current knowledge and evidence-based practice. There is an emphasis on improving surgeons’ skills to optimise patient outcomes. Different formats of training activities are being used. The activities are supported by educational grants from our industry partners and other training organisations. ESCP is responsible for designing the objectives and educational contents of these events. The 'Virtual visit to ESCP Operating Room' project offers delegates to observe, interact, learn and discuss technical steps in surgery, peri-operative care, decision making and ways of improving outcomes. Platform providers VOR 02: Trans-perineal surgeries for pelvic floor disorders The second Virtual Operating Room was training for trans-perineal surgeries for pelvic floor disorders on 12 March 2024. ESCP Members can access a video of the training on-demand here:  video Virtual Operating Room: Trans-perineal surgeries for pelvic floor disorders VOR 01: Anal Fistula Training Day The first visit to ESCP's Virtual Operating Room was an Anal Fistula Training Day on 5 January 2023. ESCP Members can access a video of the training on-demand here:  video Virtual Operating Room: Anal fistula tract surgery