Join us for a four-part webinar series starting on 12 November 2020.
Coordinated by the ESCP and delivered by the European School of Coloproctology Colorectal Robotic Surgery Working Group – ColoRobotica, our panel of expert surgeons and thought leaders will take you on a scientific robotic colorectal journey, from basic skills to fine art mastery.
Developed by leading colorectal surgeons from across Europe
Throughout this four-part webinar event, our expert panel of hosts, speakers and moderators will take you on a unique robotic colorectal surgery learning experience. From setting up a colorectal robotic surgery programme to understanding the tips & tricks, pitfalls and mistakes of low anterior resection and complete mesocolic excision.
Event registration open to all.
Steering Committee
Presenting our colorectal robotic surgery working group steering committee

Professor Dr Klaus Matzel
Head of Section Coloproctology at the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, ESCP President Elect, Chair of ESC, Member of ESCP Education Committee, Steering Committee Member for CRS WG
”As robotic surgery continues to develop and cement its value, colorectal specialists around the globe must remain ahead of the curve”

Dr Marcos Gómez Ruiz
Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, Colorectal Surgery Unit, Hospital Universitario Marques de Valdecilla, Santander, Reino de España, Member of ESCP Education Committee, Steering Committee Member for CRS WG
“We have an obligation to make surgical training a safe activity for our patients”

Mr Samson Tou
Consultant Colorectal Surgeon and Honorary Associate Professor, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, Member of ESCP Education Committee, Steering Committee Member for CRS WG
”It is crucial to optimise surgical techniques and approaches to enhance patients’ outcomes. As a community, we have a duty to facilitate this”
Part 01
Rationale and Setting up
During the 60 minute event, our presenters will be focusing on the rationale of robotic colorectal surgery and how to set up a safe and efficient robotic surgery programme.
Key topics include
Introduction – Professor Dr Klaus Matzel
The rationale behind robotic surgery – Mr Samson Tou
Setting up a robotic programme – Dr Ellen van Eetvelde
Presentations will be commented by Professor Neil Mortensen, President of the Royal College of Surgeons of England followed by live Q & A
Moderators – Dr Marcos Gomez Ruiz, Professor Dr Klaus Matzel

Prof. Dr. Klaus Matzel

Dr. Marcos Gómez Ruiz

Mr. Samson Tou

Dr. Ellen van Eetvelde

Prof. Neil Mortensen
12 November 2020 17:00 CET
Event registration open to all
Part 02
General Concepts & Sigmoid Resection
During the 60 minute event, our presenters will be focusing on the general concepts of robotic colorectal surgery and sigmoid resection incl. splenic flexure mobilisation.
Key topics include
Introduction – Prof. Dr. Klaus Matzel
General Concepts – Dr. Marek Zawadzki
Sigmoid Resection (incl. splenic flexure mobilisation) – Dr. Carmen Cagigas Fernandez
Presentations will be commented by Prof. Thomassen followed by live Q & A
Moderators – Dr. Roger Gergy, Prof. Eloy Espin Basany

Dr. Roger Gerjy

Prof. Eloy Espin

Dr. Marek Zawadzki

Dr. Carmen Cagigas Fernández

Prof. Niels Thomassen
17 December 2020 17:00 CET
Event registration open to all
Part 03
Low Anterior Resection & TME
During the 60 minute event, our presenters will be focusing on low anterior resection, including setting up for a successful TME, tips and tricks and pitfalls and mistakes.
Key topics include
Introduction – Prof. Dr. Klaus Matzel
Low anterior resection: Setting up for successful TME – Dr. Marcos Gomez
Low anterior resection: Tips & Tricks – Pitfalls and mistakes – Mr. Jim Khan
Presentations will be commented by Prof. Seon-Hahn Kim followed by live Q & A
Moderators – Mr. Shwan Amin & Prof. Dr. Daniel Perez

Mr. Shwan Amin

Prof. Dr. Daniel Perez

Dr. Marcos Gomez

Mr. Jim Khan

Prof. Seon-Hahn Kim
21 January 2021 16:00 CET
Event registration open to all
Part 04
Complete Mesocolic Excision
During the 60 minute event, our presenters will be focusing on complete mesocolic excision, including choosing the right tool for the job, setup OR & Ports, tips and tricks and pitfalls and mistakes.
Key topics include
Introduction – Prof. Dr. Klaus Matzel
Compete mesocolic excision: Right tool for the job? – Prof. Dr. Roland Croner
Complete mesocolic excision: Setup OR & Ports – Prof. Paolo Bianchi
Complete mesocolic excision: Tips, tricks, pitfalls and mistakes – Mr. Danilo Miskovic
Presentations will be commented by Dr. Garcia-Aguilar followed by live Q & A
Moderators – Mr. Danilo Miskovic & Prof. Paolo Bianchi

Prof. Dr. Roland S. Croner

Prof. Dr. Paolo Pietro Bianchi

Danilo Miskovic

Dr. Julio Garcia-Aguilar
16 March 2021 17:00 CET
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