Each month the European Society of Coloproctology focuses on a different condition or technique to highlight relevant educational resources, research and videos to our members. Content is produced by leading members of the society with particular expertise in each condition or technique.


On 26 Apr 2021

Kicking off Robotic Surgery month, Klaus Matzel, Chair of the European School of Coloproctology, highlights the work the school is currently doing in developing a training pathway for colorectal robotic surgery.

Phil Tozer and Vittoria Bellato

On 22 Feb 2021

Vittoria Bellato interviews Phil Tozer, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon at St. Mark's Hospital (UK) for ESCP's monthly topic: anal fistula.

David Zimmerman and Zoe Garoufalia

On 4 Feb 2021

Zoe Garoufalia interviews David Zimmerman, colorectal surgeon at Elisabeth-TweeSteden Ziekenhuis, in Tilburg, the Netherlands, and an international expert in anal fistulae treatment. David shared his insights on advancement flap repair with ESCP, debunking common myths about advancement flaps.

Lilli Lundby and Cristian Gallardo

On 3 Feb 2021

Cristián Gallardo interviews Lilli Lundby, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, Department of Surgery and Pelvic Floor Unit at the Aarhus University Hospital in Denmark.

Carlo Ratto and Gloria Zaffaroni

On 22 Jan 2021

Gloria Zaffaroni interviews Carlo Ratto, Associate Professor in General Surgery at the Catholic University in Rome and Chair of Proctology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario 'A. Gemelli', IRCCS, Rome, Italy.

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