International experts and opinion leaders will share and discuss the latest knowledge in the fields of colorectal surgery. More than 50 scientific lectures from the best international speakers will cover most of the hot topics in colorectal surgery. Expect the best in professional education and practical knowledge for every clinical need.

The main congress will focus on lectures from the topshots in colorectal surgery on colon cancer, rectal cancer and anal cancer. We also offer new formats as pros & cons, discussion rounds & meet the experts! Furthermore we include Honorary lectures from world famous colorectal surgeons.

Highlight as always we have included the Live Surgery session on Wednesday, 4 December. Colorectal surgeries will be broadcast directly from the operating theatre of the Kantonsspital St.Gallen. Additional video talks will be included. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions about the procedures and discuss with the surgeons.

Following the success of last year’s event, we will again offer a hybrid platform that seamlessly brings together onsite and online attendees, allowing for even more interaction between participants.

The European Colorectal Congress was always meant to bring together experts and participants from all over the world for high level exchange of knowledge and transfer of new techniques and results.