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European Society for Coloproctology

European Society for Coloproctology had a highly successful year in 2017, reaching its highest ever number of members and hosting its largest yet Annual Meeting in Berlin. In 2018 we will build on these successes and hope to make this September’s... Read more

13 Feb 2018

Commissioning guide: Rectal Bleeding: Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) and ACPGBI, 2017

This guidance applies to the elective management and onward referral for diagnosis, investigation and management of patients who experience rectal bleeding.This guidance does not supersede cancer pathways. It is not intended to guide commissioning... Read more

7 Feb 2018

International Scholarships for Surgical Education 2018

The American College of Surgeons Division of Education and International Relations Committee are pleased to announce two international scholarships focused on surgical education. These awards, in the amount of $10,000 each, provide young faculty... Read more

30 Jan 2018

The Management of Patients with Pelvic Fractures: British Orthopaedic Association Audit Standards for Trauma

Pelvic fractures must be managed within a trauma system with defined referral pathways. They can be associated with significant haemorrhage, urological injury and other injuries. Specialist units, based at Major Trauma Centres, should have the... Read more

24 Jan 2018

Changes to your ACPGBI Patient Liaison Group (PLG) Membership

New Chairman: After a number of years in the post, Jo Church, who has admirably led on patient liaison and PPI and whose activity saw to the creation of the PLG, has decided to step down. She will be succeeded as Chairman of the PLG by... Read more

22 Jan 2018