Welcome to the 17^th European Colorectal Congress of St.Gallen  

3. December – 6. December 2023

Dear Colleagues,

We proudly invite you to attend the 17th European Colorectal Congress of St. Gallen. We have enriched the scientific programme of Keynote-lectures focusing on:

• Diverticular Diseases
• Endometriosis
• Malignant Colorectal Disease
• Robotics
• Lectures

Selected international experts and opinion leaders will share and discuss the latest knowledge in the field of colorectal surgery. More than 40 scientific lectures given by the best international speakers will cover most hot topics in Colorectal Surgery. Expect the best professional education and practical knowledge for every clinical need.

By popular demand, we have again included the topic "Live Surgery" on Wednesday, December 6. Colorectal operations will be transmitted directly from the operating room of the Kantonsspital St.Gallen to the auditorium. The participants have the possibility to ask questions to the surgeon about the procedure and to discuss with him. During the breaks due to the changing time of the surgery, videos will be played, which will be commented by the authors. A highlight of the day will be the Lars Pahlman Lecture and the Honorary Lecture.

Following last year's success, we will again offer a hybrid platform that seamlessly brings together onsite and online attendees to allow for even more interaction between participants.

On Sunday, before the main scientific programme, our established Masterclass in Colorectal Surgery and well time-tested Proctology Day will focus on didactic aspects and current evidence with extended discussion between Faculty and Audience.

New this year:

• DavosCourse@ECC
  
  
  • Basic Course
  • Advanced Course
• Robotic Course

The Courses will focus on didactic aspects and current evidence with extended discussion between Faculty and Audience.

See you next December in St. Gallen.