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2025 Annual Meeting Sponsors & Exhibitors

ACPGBI would like to thank our sponsors and exhibitors for their support with our 2025 Annual Meeting.

A-Z of Sponsors & Exhibitors

Strategic educational partners
Johnson & Johnson MedTech

Ethicon

Ethicon, a Johnson and Johnson MedTech company, has made significant contributions to surgery for more than 100 years from creating the first sutures, to revolutionizing surgery with minimally invasive procedures. Our continuing dedication to Shape the Future of Surgery is built on our commitment to help address the world's most pressing health care issues and improve and save more lives. We deliver innovative surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world to make a life-changing impact and effectively treat some of the world’s most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. For more information, visit:

www.jnjmedtech.com/en-GB/companies/ethicon

Medtronic

Bold thinking. Bolder actions. We are Medtronic. We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people. Powered by our diverse knowledge, insatiable curiosity, and desire to help all those who need it, we deliver innovative technologies that transform the lives of two people every second, every hour, every day. Expect more from us as we empower insight-driven care, experiences that put people first, and better outcomes for our world. In everything we do, we are engineering the extraordinary.

www.medtronic.com

Gold sponsors
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Intuitive

Intuitive (Nasdaq: ISRG), headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, is a global technology
leader in minimally invasive care and pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery.
Intuitive brings more than two decades of leadership in robotic-assisted surgical
technology and solutions to its offerings, and develops, manufactures, and markets
the da Vinci surgical system and the Ion endoluminal system.

Intuitive Surgical Sàrl, located in Switzerland, is an affiliate of Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
The company’s da Vinci surgical system was the first robotic-assisted minimally
invasive surgical system to be cleared in the United States and is available in more
than 69 countries.

www.intuitive.com/en-gb

Stryker

Stryker ‘The Future In Your Hands’. Launching our most sophisticated camera platform yet. With enhanced fluorescence imaging capabilities, built-in architecture to enable visualization of multiple optical imaging agents, for clearer visualization of perfusion and critical anatomy, when it matters most.

www.stryker.com

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THD UK Ltd

Over the years, THD's continuous search for innovative answers through medical research and technological advances has led to the design of a wide range of innovative surgical and diagnostic solutions in the field of coloproctology and have allowed THD to distinguish itself in this area. Please come and see us at our stand for our latest technologies.

www.thdlab.co.uk

Silver sponsor
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CMR Surgical Limited

CMR Surgical (CMR) is a global medical devices company dedicated to transforming surgery with Versius, a next-generation surgical robot. Headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, CMR is committed to working with surgeons, surgical teams and hospital partners, to provide an optimal tool to make robotic minimal access surgery universally accessible and affordable. With Versius, we are on a mission to redefine the surgical robotics market with practical, innovative technology and data that can improve surgical care. Founded in 2014, CMR Surgical is a private limited company backed by an international shareholder base.

cmrsurgical.com/about

Exhibitors

Applied Medical

As a new generation medical device company, Applied Medical is equally committed to improving the affordability and accessibility of high-quality healthcare.

www.appliedmedical.eu

Endovillage Sponsor

Aquilant

Aquilant Endoscopy (formerly known as Imotech Medical) has been providing endoscopy equipment and services to the NHS since 1997 and is the sole distributor of Fujifilm endoscopy products.

https://healthcare21.eu/

 

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Arthrex

Arthrex are committed to advancing the world of minimally invasive surgery through cutting edge operative imaging systems, most recently with our latest Synergy Vision Imaging Platform.

www.arthrex.co.uk

Bowel Research UK

Bowel Research UK

Bowel Research UK funds life-changing research across the full spectrum of colorectal disease. We work in uniquely close partnership with ACPGBI to launch and enhance research careers, improve patient care and save lives. Come and speak to us to explore grant opportunities, potential research collaborations or helping us raise vital funds.

www.bowelresearchuk.org

BVM - 24 hours a day

BVM Medical

BVM Medical Ltd has been providing novel solutions to surgical and minimally invasive providers for over 35 years. Our novel Percutaneous Temporary Ileostomy Catheter removes the need for a second hospital procedure and potential complications possibly including LARS!

www.bvmmedical.com

CJ Medical

Specialist Surgical & Medical Innovations. CJ Medical is committed to facilitating and promoting innovative technologies supported by education. Featuring HALO™️, Comfort Drain, Secca, Solesta, and Soft Anal Band.

www.cjmedical.com

 

Crohn’s & Colitis UK

Every day, people are diagnosed with Crohn's or Colitis, the two main forms of inflammatory bowel disease. You could be any age, rich or poor, of any faith or none, of any ethnicity, sexuality, or gender. You could be anyone walking down any UK street. Whoever you are, a diagnosis of Crohn's or Colitis will be life changing.

Since 1979, Crohn's & Colitis UK has been here for everyone affected by Crohn's and Colitis.

https://crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/

Cook Medical

Cook offers a broad line of devices and accessories engineered specifically for endoscopic and laparoscopic approaches to both diagnose and treat diseases throughout the gastrointestinal tract. Our products are manufactured with the highest quality standards and we collaborate closely with clinicians around the world to ensure that all products are both patient and outcome focused.

www.cookmedical.eu/endoscopy

de Smit Medical

de Smit Medical specialises in bladder and bowel pelvic health products and services. We will preview Anisys GO™, a portable, tablet-based device providing high-resolution anorectal manometry plus biofeedback therapy for lower bowel dysfunction.

www.desmitmedical.com

The Dukes' Clube for colorectal surgical trainees

The Dukes’ Club

The Dukes’ Club is an affilitate organisation of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI). All ACPGBI trainee associate members automatically become members of the club.

www.thedukesclub.org.uk

ERBE

Innovative Solutions in MedTech since 1851

As a family-owned and operated company in its fifth generation, headquartered in Tübingen, Germany, we develop, manufacture, and distribute advanced surgical systems for professional use in various medical fields.

With a strong international presence, we are active in over 110 countries, supported by our subsidiaries, production sites and a broad network of distribution and service partners.

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare 

A leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of products and systems for use in acute and chronic respiratory care, surgery and the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. Driven by a strong sense of purpose, we are working to improve patient care and outcomes through inspired and world-leading healthcare solutions. The needs of our customers and their patients drive everything we do. We call this commitment Care by Design. 

Haemoband Surgical

Specialises in the development and supply of band ligation and Proctology devices.

https://haemobandsurgical.com

Healthcare 21

Healthcare 21 are delighted to once again be supporting the ACPGBI. Please visit our stand for details on our range of articulating laparoscopic instruments, ADMs for CAWR & the innovative new ‘Suture Tool’.

healthcare21.eu

Ideal MS

Established in 2011, Ideal Medical Solutions Ltd is a UK based Medical Device Distributor renowned for bringing innovative technology to market in the UK, Ireland and GCC.

Ideal Medical Solutions are a specialist distributor of pioneering healthcare solutions, providing an extensive, high-quality range of clinical specialities in both the NHS and the Private sector.

Our portfolio supports a wide array of theatre- based products but we have particular expertise in Upper GI, Bariatric, Burns, Plastic and Breast Surgery.

https://ideal-ms.com/

 

Integra

 

STORZ logo with 'KARL STORZ - ENDOSKOPE

KARL STORZ Endoscopy (UK) Ltd.

Founded in 1945, KARL STORZ are family-owned and are highly regarded as a global leader in endoscopic surgery. Our robotic camera guidance system, ARTip® SOLO, is designed for stable and tremor-free imaging which can be used in conjunction with TIPCAM®1 Rubina®; the only 10 mm rigid endoscope incorporating 2D, 3D, 4K and NIR imaging into one single device. Our extensive portfolio of proctology devices includes VAAFT and EPSiT perianal surgery to TEO® transanal surgery. And finally, experience top tier surgical field illumination with energy-efficient low-heat LED light with our LEDVISION OR Lights.

www.karlstorz.com

Kimel

Kimal PLC are the sole distributor of ICG (Indocyanine Green) used in fluorescence guided surgery. If you’d like to find out more about ICG or want to share your experience with ICG, visit us at the Kimal stand to speak to our clinical sales specialists.

kimal.com

Kimal logo with strapline - delivering healthcare innovation

KLS Martin Group

The KLS Martin Group is the umbrella brand for the companies KLS Martin in Germany and in the USA, as well as numerous subsidiaries and representative offices throughout the entire world. Our products are used in more than 140 countries all over the world. We are proud of this achievement and will continue advancing patient treatment. Worldwide.

 

https://www.klsmartin.com/en/

 

Lawmed: advancing surgical possibilities together

Lawmed

Lawmed distributes innovative, procedure driven technologies to enhance patient outcomes. Our portfolio includes: AirSeal, Scopeye, CST stapling and Dynamesh, IPST 3D mesh for the treatment of parastomal hernias.

lawmed.co.uk

Meril UK Ltd

We are Meril. We are committed to addressing unmet clinical needs around the world through our  innovative and path-breaking medical devices.

Modern Aesthetic Solutions

Modern Aesthetic Solutions was formed in 2010 on a mission to transform the way medical conditions can be treated using state of the art technology, improving outcomes, increasing efficiencies and reducing downtime for patients. Hospital theatres are bogged down with time consuming, labour intensive treatment methods, inevitably causing ever increasing waiting lists amongst an ever increasing population.

https://www.modernaestheticsolutions.com/ 

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Endovillage Sponsor

PENTAX Medical

Welcome to the World of Intelligence with PENTAX Medical. A leading provider of flexible endoscopy products and accessories, designed to meet an extensive spectrum of clinical specialties including Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, Urology and ENT. Our mission is to improve patient care and healthcare delivery with a focus on quality, clinically relevant innovation, and simplicity.

www.pentaxmedical.com

ProMed

ProMED was launched in 1994 as an Internet service to identify unusual health events related to emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases and toxins affecting humans, animals and plants. ProMED is the largest publicly-available system conducting global reporting of infectious disease outbreaks. It is an essential source of information used daily by international public health leaders, government officials, physicians, veterinarians, researchers, private companies, journalists, and the general public, providing timely reporting of important emerging pathogens and their vectors using a One Health approach. Reports are produced and commentary provided by a multidisciplinary global team of 30 subject matter expert (SME) Moderators in 24 countries in a variety of fields including virology, parasitology, epidemiology, entomology, veterinary and plant diseases. ProMED operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and has subscribers in almost every country in the world.

 

https://promedltd.com/

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Raise Healthcare

Raise Healthcare are specialised suppliers of high quality biologic and synthetic hernia solutions, promoting excellent patient outcomes with a cost conscious focus. The unique properties of EGIS are ideal in advanced abdominal wall and pelvic floor surgery, whilst PressFit offers an ano-rectal fistula solution.

www.raisehealthcare.co.uk

Royal College of Physicians / JAG endoscopy

The JAG programme was established in 1994 in response to the expanding multidisciplinary nature of endoscopy. The programme works across three areas: Endoscopy Training, Endoscopy service accreditation, Accreditation of Screening Endoscopists


https://www.thejag.org.uk/

Sela Medical - Premier quality healthcare solutions

Sela Medical

Sela Medical are the sole distributors for GEM Italy, the manufacturers of Glubran2 glue and various applicators such as the Glutack for laparoscopic and open hernia repair.

www.selamedical.co.uk

SurgEase Innovations

SurgEase Innovations is a pioneering medical technology company founded by a British bowel surgeon that has created market-leading telestration software (CHiP) and hardware solutions (LumenEye X1), to improve diagnostic accuracy and clinical outcomes for patients.

surgease.com

TELA Bio

At TELA Bio, we’re obsessively focused on creating solutions for gaps in soft-tissue surgical innovation that can improve patient outcomes. To us, this means providing innovative soft-tissue reconstruction solutions that preserve and restore the patient’s own anatomy while minimizing long-term exposure to permanent synthetic materials.

www.telabio.com