Pre-Conference Courses and a Training Village will be available at ESCP 2026 as additional paid, with fees as indicated / to be indicated.
2025 Pre-Con Courses Highlights
16th Anorectal and Pelvic Floor Ultrasound Workshop
Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 13:00 – 17:00 CEST
Imaging is essential in understanding anorectal and pelvic floor disorders. The course provides basic concepts and techniques of ultrasounds for the assessment of fecal incontinence, fistulas, tumours, pelvic floor disorders.
Target audience: Surgeons, gastroenterologists, specialist nurses and physiotherapists
Fees (inc. VAT): ESCP Member €110, Non-Member €145
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Anal Fistula Course
Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 09:00 – 16:00 CEST
Theoretical and practical course on preoperative work-up and treatment of anal fistula for two groups of 20 participants. The first part will focus on preoperative work-up with a hands-on part of MRI interpretation and case-based discussion. The second part will focus on different surgical techniques, including hands-on practice on porcine models.
Target audience: Trainee surgeons, Y-ESCP, young fellows
Reserved for applicants who are under 40 years of age at the time of the Conference. Proof of age will be required prior to the event.
Fees (inc. VAT): ESCP Member €360, Non-Member €480
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Equipment provided by:
KARL STORZ Endoskope
Colorectal Disease Peer Review Course - Fully Booked
Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 16:00 – 19:00 CEST
This course is designed for those who want to improve their ability to appraise research studies, gain an in-depth understanding of the peer review process, and be involved in peer review/editorial work. The course is beneficial for those preparing for the academic section of the EBSQ exams.
The course is highly interactive, and you will receive pre-course materials and opportunities to discuss with current editors of the journal Colorectal Disease.
Target audience: Trainees, colorectal surgery consultants, and other closely related specialities (gastroenterology, oncology, radiology), specialist nurses, and allied health professionals
Fees (inc. VAT): ESCP Member €36, Non-Member €36
EBSQ Preparation Workshop (EBSQ Academy) Part I
Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 08:50 – 17:00 CEST
ESCP, together with the Division of Coloproctology of the UEMS are offering a preparation workshop for the EBSQ examination in coloproctology. This first part (out of three) will prepare you for a successful examination.
Target audience: Colorectal fellows who plan to take the EBSQ Coloproctology examination
Fees (inc. VAT): ESCP Member €180, Non-Member €240
ESCP/ESGAR Radiology Course
Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 10:00 – 17:45 CEST
Several highly relevant topics will be discussed in an interactive manner. Experts in the field of radiology and coloproctology will teach you proper interpretation of images, as well as the clinical relevance of these findings. Clinical cases images will be available for your interpretation.
Target audience: General surgeons and general radiologists with special interest in colorectal pathologies, Colorectal surgeons
Fees (inc. VAT): ESCP Member €200, Non-Member €260
Hands-on Course on Watch and Wait
Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 09:00 – 17:00 CEST
This practical course focuses on the Watch and Wait (WW) approach in rectal cancer, with particular emphasis on patient selection, surveillance strategies, and management of local regrowth. Through lectures and case discussions, participants will gain hands-on knowledge and updated insights from experts in the field.
Target audience: Colorectal surgeons, surgical trainees and multidisciplinary team members
Fees (inc. VAT): ESCP Member €240, Non-Member €300
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OASIS Course - How to Manage OASIS
Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 08:40 - 17:00 CEST
This course is aimed at all practitioners who are involved in the management of the Obstetric Anal Sphincters Injuries (OASIS), i.e. colorectal surgeons, obstetricians, midwives, general surgeons, etc. It will feature concepts and techniques of repairing OASIS, and also the optimal timing for the repair. Moreover, it will be elucidated how to prevent them and how and when to follow the patients after the delivery.
Fees (inc. VAT): ESCP Member €360, Non-Member €480
Y-ESCP Course: Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses – How to Write Your Paper
Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 08:45 – 15:00 CEST
A practical, hands-on course guiding participants from clinical uncertainty to publication. Covering PICO formulation, systematic review methodology, meta-analysis fundamentals, bias assessment, and evi-dence interpretation, it culminates in scientific writing and effective presentation. Interactive workshops include PROSPERO registration, search strategies, and risk of bias assessment. Participants also engage with world-leading experts, fostering mentorship and expanding their international research network.
Target audience: Trainees, Fellows, Young Surgeons
Fees (inc. VAT): ESCP Member €60, Non-Member €60
Training Village
Accessible throughout the conference (during exhibition opening hours).
- Wednesday 23 September 2026 - 08:00 -19:30
- Thursday 24 September 2026 - 08:00 -18:30
- Friday 25 September2026 - 08:30 - 16:00
The goal of the Training Village is to provide a short and structured training experience for colorectal trainees during the conference.