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ESCP 2020 Scientific Programme

Virtually Vilinus

Click on the dates for videos and session details for each day of the programme.

DateActivity
Monday 21 September
Welcome and President's Address
Hot Topics
Core subject update for EBSQ Coloproctology examination: The new guidelines on diverticulitis

Gender influences on colorectal cancer treatment

  • Anatomy of the pelvic nerves
  • Preserving sexual function in rectal cancer treatment options
  • Pelvic floor/vaginal reconstruction after abdominoperineal excision
  • Gender-related differences in immune responses and oncological outcomes
  • Preservation of fertility options, surgical considerations ('Cryo Preservation + Best Practice')
Standardised trainee video: Continent Kock pouch
Standardised trainee video: Robotic sigmoidectomy
Abstract presentations
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Core subject update for EBSQ Coloproctology examination: Perianal Crohn's disease
  • MASC trial
  • Ileocolic resection for Crohn's disease: giving the gastroenterologist a fresh start
  • How can the surgeon change the natural course of IBD?
  • IRA, pouch or Kock's pouch for UC
Standardised trainee video: Transanal advancement flap
Abstract presentations
Tuesday 22 September Global Reach of ESCP & Related Research

Meeting the COVID challenges

  • Report from: China
  • Report from: Hong Kong
  • Report from: Italy
  • COVID-SURG trial

Training around the globe

  • The future of proctoring
  • Books? Video? E-learning? Virtual Conferences?
  • 3D imaging and printing for planning operations 
Abstract presentations
Faecal Incontinence
Core subject update for EBSQ Coloproctology examination: Faecal incontinence
  • Preoperative work-up: how to interpret the results
  • Anal pathophysiology: beyond the sphincter
  • Traumatic sphincter injury: repair now or later
  • Minimally invasive and novel surgical therapies 
Standardised trainee video: Sacral nerve modulation
Standardised trainee video: Anoplasty for anal stricture

Abstract presentation
Wednesday 23 September

Educational programme for trainees

  • Protective ileostomy only in selected cases
  • Anal fistula: options
  • Haemorrhoidectomy: the traditional way
  • Rectal prolapse: what to do?
  • Fellowships and EBSQ Examination in Coloproctology
Abstract presentations
Colorectal Cancer
  • Microsatellite instability for Colorectal Surgeons
  • Cancer risk and surgical considerations in Lynch Syndrome
  • Do we need more or less chemotherapy for colon cancer?
  • 'Quality' D2 versus D3 lymphadenectomy in colorectal cancer
  • Short-course RT for rectal cancer - a step towards TNT?
  • Risk assessment of lateral lymph nodes and therapeutic implications in rectal cancer
  • Cytoreduction with or without HIPEC for peritoneal carcinomatosis
Standardised trainee video: Open low anterior resection
Abstract presentations

Congress Language

The official language of the meeting is English. There will be no facilities for simultaneous interpretation.