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THE ECC!
Dear Colleagues
We are pleased to invite you to the 19th European Colorectal Congress taking place in St. Gallen from 29th November – 3rd December 2025.
International experts and opinion leaders will share and discuss the latest knowledge in the fields of colorectal surgery. A focus on interdisciplinary approach and teams. Close to 100 scientific lectures from the best international speakers will cover all hot topics in colorectal surgery and proctology. Expect the best in professional education and practical knowledge for every clinical need.
ORGANISING AND SCIENTIFIC COMmITTEE
PD Dr. Walter Brunner
President
Head of Colorectal Surgery,
Cantonal Hospital St.Gallen
prof. Dr. bruno schmied
Scientific Committee
Head of Surgery,
Cantonal Hospital St.Gallen
prof. Dr. dieter hahnloser
Scientific Committee
Head of Colorectal Surgery,
University Hospital Lausanne
evelyne thür
Organising Committee
Congress Management,
Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen
This years main topics will focus on:
IBD
Complex fistula
Pelvic floor disorders
Metastatic diseases
Poster Award 2025
All accepted posters will be published in European Surgery again and presented during the Postersession@ECC 2025. Win your ECC Poster & Case report price and apply for the Springer award.
Deadline for poster registration is September 14th 2025.
ECC Education Village: Saturday 29th November – Tuesday 2nd December
After its great success in 2024, we are proposing the ECC’s educational village with the famous Proctology Day and the Masterclass in the form of interactive sessions. IBD will be another focus this year. Furthermore, we will offer Hands-on-courses in Advanced colorectal laparoscopy (DavosCourse@ECC) and Transanal Surgery. Robotic training will only be available in small focus groups.
CARE SYMPOSIUM 2025: Sunday 30th November – Monday 1st December
In 2024 we offered for the first time the new Care Symposium adressing all health professionals dealing with colorectal patients from nurses to therapists, physicans and surgeons. In 2025, we will expand the care symposium a two day event from Sunday to Monday!
Main ECC Congress 2025: Monday 1st – Wednesday 3rd December
The main congress will focus on lectures from the top shots in colorectal surgery on benign and malignant disease. Pro & Cons session and discussion rounds will give you the option for lively exchange with the experts. Furthermore, we include Honorary lectures from world famous colorectal surgeons.
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Previous Congress
18th ECC 2024, Nov 30 – Dec 4, St. Gallen
Upcoming Congress
19th ECC 2025, Nov 29 – Dec 3, St. Gallen
Future Dates
20th ECC 2026, Nov 28 – Dec 2, St. Gallen
21st ECC 2027, Nov 27 – Dec 1, St. Gallen
22nd ECC 2028, Dec 2 – Dec 6, St. Gallen
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