Courses and events

This virtual course will teach the core concepts of risk stratification using family history as a tool to enable patients to access appropriate management strategies. The course is designed for all healthcare professionals working in primary care and specialist settings including oncology, breast care, gynae-oncology, gastroenterology and screening services. Participants will be equipped with the basics of cancer genetic counselling and sessions will include approaches to genetic testing, management of hereditary cancers and consent taking.

This relevant meeting will be a chance to gain important updates on the modern management of common abdominal emergencies. Emergency surgery is a hugely important aspect of many surgeons day-to-day life and the emphasis on emergency surgery is higher than ever. Expert speakers from different sub-specialities will share their knowledge in surgery for abdominal emergencies.

Section of Coloproctology of the Royal Society of Medicine Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland Colorectal Disease, HEKSS, Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance

An interactive 1-hour update on EGS for colorectal trainees and surgeons

In just one hour, we will hear 3 short update presentations on gastroenterology topics where management of patients has changed significantly in the last decade

This virtual course will teach the core concepts of risk stratification using family history as a tool to enable patients to access appropriate management strategies. The course is designed for all healthcare professionals working in primary care and specialist settings including oncology, breast care, gynae-oncology, gastroenterology and screening services. Participants will be equipped with the basics of cancer genetic counselling and sessions will include approaches to genetic testing, management of hereditary cancers and consent taking.

ECC 2020 Programme

The 2nd Prevention and Management of Anastomotic Leak: Colorectal, Oesophago-Gastric & Pancreatic, due to take place on Thursday 26th November 2020 at the Edgbaston Park Hotel, Birmingham.