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:

• Robotics
• Diverticular Diseases
• Endometriosis
• Malignant Colorectal Disease
• Miscellaneous 
• ECC-Course

Selected international experts and opinion leaders will share and discuss the latest knowledge in the field of colorectal surgery. 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 time-tested Masterclass in Colorectal Surgery, Course in Proctology and Robotic Course will focus on didactic aspects and current evidence with extended discussion between Faculty and Audience.

New this year we have planned a Hands on Course for advanced students.

Following the main scientific programme, our time-tested Masterclass in Colorectal Surgery and Course in Proctology will focus on didactic aspects and current evidence with extended discussion between Faculty and Audience. More than 50 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.

See you next December in St. Gallen.

Prof. Dr. Bruno Schmied              Prof. Dr. Jochen Lange                Rebecca Anthony
President                                        Vice President                              Congres-Management