🔥 What a day it’s been at #ESCP26 so far! Day Two has already brought scientific debate, new research, Free Papers, guideline updates, keynote sessions, the Lars Påhlman EBSQ Medal Presentation, Research Ideas and The Six Best — with delegates sharing ideas and challenging thinking across the Congress. And we’re only just over halfway through the day. 👀 Here are just some of the highlights from Day Two of #ESCP26 so far — with plenty more still to come this afternoon and evening. Together, we’re #ShapingTheNext20Years.

🏆 “You can only improve what you are measuring.” At #ESCP26, Neil Smart Research Award recipient Bruno Augusto Alves Martins discusses his award-winning research: Outcomes of urgent gastrointestinal-related procedures in Latin America (LATAM-URG): A prospective multicentre study. 🇨🇿 The collaboration evaluated more than 1,000 patients across multiple countries, establishing baseline data that can support future initiatives to improve the quality of surgical care across Latin America. Bruno also reflects on the work required to bring collaborators together across the region — and shares the recognition with the colleagues and surgeons who made the study possible. Together, we’re #ShapingTheNext20Years.

🎥 Presenting research at #ESCP26 — while still a medical student. Leandro Siragusa speaks with medical student Branaven Sukunathan following his presentation in The Six Best: IBD session. Branaven discusses his research into assessing mesenteric disease severity during Crohn’s disease surgery, his interest in colorectal surgery, and his experience presenting and exchanging ideas with the international colorectal community here in Prague. 🇨🇿 A great example of #ESCP26 creating opportunities for the next generation. Together, we’re #ShapingTheNext20Years.

🎬 What a way to kick off #ESCP26! A fantastic day of hands-on training, specialist education and shared learning at our Pre-Conference Courses here in Prague. 🇨🇿 Thank you to everyone who joined us — delegates, faculty and everyone who helped make today possible. ▶️ Watch the highlights from an incredible first day. Tomorrow, #ESCP26 officially begins! Together, we’re #ShapingTheNext20Years.

Experience da Vinci 5 with Force Feedback and da Vinci SP at the Intuitive booth. Learn more about their capabilities through live demonstrations and explore how different systems can be applied across a range of minimally invasive colorectal surgical approaches.

️🎥 Programme Committee Chair Quentin Denost looks ahead to Prague 🇨🇿 What can you expect from this year’s Scientific Programme and free paper sessions at #ESCP26? 📅 23–25 September 2026 🔗 Explore the Scientific Programme 👉 tinyurl.com/ESCP26-Programme Together, we’re #ShapingTheNext20Years.

📽️ Y- ESCP Assistant Chair Jan Colpaert shares why trainees, residents and early- career colorectal professionals should make time for the Training Village at #ESCP26 in Prague 🇨🇿 Five dedicated training stations from IntoCare, Intuitive, Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Medtronic and Suturion, covering robotic surgery, TME and anastomosis, intelligent stapling and fascial closure. Places are limited, so book your training sessions in advance. 🔗 Find out more and book here 👉 tinyurl.com/ESCP- Training- Village Together, we’re #ShapingTheNext20Years.

🎟️ WIN A PLACEMENT AT THE WATCH & WAIT COURSE We are honoured to have Professor Bill Heald, one of the leading figures in “Total Mesorectal Excision” joining us at our upcoming Watch and Wait course. From the “holy plane” to organ preservation, Professor Bill Heald has helped transform the treatment of rectal cancer! To Celebrate we’re offering one complimentary place on our pre-conference course. 👉 To be in with a chance of securing the place, all you need to do is answer the following question in the comments below. What are the three essential pillars for assessing a clinical complete response before entering a Watch & Wait programme? A) CT scan, CEA and colonoscopy B) Digital rectal examination, endoscopy and pelvic MRI C) PET scan, biopsy and CEA D) Pelvic MRI alone Comment with your answer below for a chance to win a place and meet Professor Bill Heald! 📍 Watch & Wait Course 🎟️ One ticket to giveaway 📅 Deadline: Friday 18th September 5:00pm (GMT) when the winner will be announced! Together, we're #ShapingTheNext20Years.

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📽️ IntoCare™ Training Village — #ESCP26 Discover the IntoCare™ X-in-One Powered Stapling Platform and its E-Stapling™ technology in a 30-minute session combining expert presentation, product demonstration and hands-on practice. Explore techniques in tissue management and anastomosis creation, and learn how fully powered operation and intelligent control can support key steps in colorectal procedures. 📍 ESCP Training Village ⚠️ Limited spaces available Together, we’re #ShapingTheNext20Years. 🎟 Find out more 👉 tinyurl.com/ESCP-Training-Vi…