Surgery on colorectal malignancy
Monday, 30 November 2026, 10:45 am
Joep Knol
Joep Knol emphasizes that oncological quality remains the central goal of colorectal cancer surgery, with meticulous resection and an understanding of embryological planes, lymphatic drainage and mesorectal anatomy determining the quality of the operation. He will translate these principles into practical surgical strategies for the treatment of colorectal malignancy, addressing how technical precision and patient-tailored approaches can be combined in modern colorectal surgery.
About Joep Knol
Joep Knol is an abdominal surgeon at ZOL Hospital in Genk, Belgium, with a clinical focus on colorectal and rectal surgery and a professorship at Hasselt University. His research and surgical work have particularly focused on total mesorectal excision (TME), transanal TME (taTME), surgical anatomy and the safe implementation of advanced colorectal techniques. As co-founder of the iLappSurgery Foundation and an experienced international faculty member, he is also strongly involved in surgical education and the digital teaching of operative techniques.
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