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Dear Colleagues,

If you missed the 12th Dilemmas & Debates in Colorectal Surgery Conference (DDCRS) last year — here’s your chance to make it right. 🎉

We are delighted to announce that the 13th DDCRS Conference will be held on 8–9 January 2026 at Bush House, King’s College London (WC2R 2LS). This year’s meeting, held in collaboration with King's College London and endorsed by the International Society of University Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ISUCRS) promises to be impactful.

🌟 Conference Theme:

This year’s conference theme,

Diverticular Disease: Rethinking an Old Foe

promises to be forward-thinking, and globally inclusive, highlighting groundbreaking advancements in colorectal surgery through expert-led workshops, interactive debates, and dynamic case discussions.

The meeting will showcase transformative advancements in colorectal surgery, with a special focus on:

🤖 Robotic surgery – immersive pre-meeting workshops led by world experts
📚 Diverticular disease revisited – rethinking an age-old challenge through a modern lens
🔥 Dynamic debates & lectures – thought-provoking discussions that challenge convention
🧠 High-level faculty – a global line-up of innovators and decision-makers in the field

Programme Highlights:

Thursday, 8 January – Full day of robotic colorectal surgery workshops

Friday, 9 January – Focus on diverticular disease and its management, highlighting the latest evidence and innovative approaches to this complex area of practice

Beyond the lecture hall, delegates will enjoy the chance to network with colleagues and leaders from across the globe, while experiencing all that London has to offer. From its rich cultural landmarks to the vibrancy of the West End, this meeting provides a unique blend of education, collaboration, and unforgettable experiences in one of the world’s greatest cities.

🔔 Early Bird Registration Now Open

Early bird registration is now open until 7th December 2025, offering a perfect opportunity to secure your place at a reduced rate.

We very much look forward to welcoming you to London in January for what promises to be an exceptional gathering of ideas, innovation, and surgical excellence.

Yours sincerely

Mr Joseph W Nunoo-Mensah, Professor Narimantas E. Samalavicius, Mr Pasquale Giordano, Mr Piero Nastro

13th DDCRS Co-Programme Directors

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Registration

REGISTRATION

	Super Early Bird Fees	Standard Fees	On Site Registration	Virtual Registration
	To 7th Dec 2025	From 8th Dec 2025
	(GBP)	(GBP)	(GBP)	(GBP)
Consultants	125	145	145	145
Retired surgeons	90	110	110	110
Surgical trainees & associate specialist	80	100	100	100
Nurses & allied specialities	25	40	40	40
Medical students	15	30	30	30

NOTE

Registration fees include drinks, snack and lunch
Registration cancellations are allowed up to 7th December 2025. No cancellations will be accepted thereafter.

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Programme

PROGRAMME

THURSDAY, 8 JANUARY 2026

Full day of robotic colorectal surgery workshops (Programme tbc)

THURSDAY 9TH JANUARY 2026

DIVERTICULAR DISEASE: RETHINKING AN OLD FOE

An Interdisciplinary Conference on the Modern Management of Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis

Bush House,

King’s College London

30 Aldwych,

London, UK

WC2B 4BG

08:30 – 09:50 | Session 1: Rethinking the Basics

Diverticulosis vs Diverticulitis: Modern Definitions and Misconceptions. - Pasquale Giordano, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
Natural History: Risk Factors for Complicated Disease. - Jasneet Bhullar, Michigan State University/CHM, Michigan, USA
Segmental Colitis Associated with Diverticulosis (SCAD)& Post-Inflammatory Visceral Hypersensitivity: When It’s Not Classic Diverticulitis. - Savvas Papagrigoriadis, IASO General Hospital, Athens, Greece
Microbiome and Genetics Risk Profiling: New Insights into Pathogenesis, Disease Course or Recurrence. - James Kinross, Imperial College London, London, UK
Discussion

09:50 – 11:10 | Session 2: Medical and Minimally Invasive Strategies

Antibiotics for Uncomplicated Diverticulitis: Still Indicated or Outdated? - Michael Machesney, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
Percutaneous Drainage vs. Early Surgery: When to Intervene and When to Wait. - Pamela Buchwald, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
Endoscopic Management of Diverticular Bleeding: Beyond Clips and Coils. - tbc
Outpatient Management Pathways: Who Can Safely Avoid Admission? - Dale Vimalachandran, Countess of Chester NHS Trust, Chester, UK
Discussion

11:10 – 11:40 | Coffee Break

11:40 – 13:15 | Session 3: Surgical Approaches and Controversies

Laparoscopic Lavage for Perforated Diverticulitis: Completely Debunked or Ready for Redemption? - David Zimmerman, Elisabeth-TweeSteden Hospital, Tilburg, The Netherlands
Technique Debate: Sigmoidectomy With vs Without Primary Anastomosis - What’s the Real Risk in the acute and elective setting? - Andreas M Kaiser, City of Hope National Medical Center (NCI-CCC), Duarte, CA, USA
Robotic vs Laparoscopic Sigmoid Resection: Is There Real Value Beyond the Console? - Katie Adams, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
Transvaginal and Natural-Orifice Approaches: The Forgotten Frontier? - Joaquim Costa Piera, Hospital de Braga, Braga, Portugal
Enhanced Recovery and Same-Day Elective Sigmoidectomy for Diverticular disease: Feasible or Foolhardy? - Michael Powar, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK
Discussion

13:15 – 14:45 | Lunch Break & Visit Sponsors Booths

14:45 – 16:20 | Session 4: Diagnostics and Decision-Making

Hinchey Classification is Dead: Is There a Better Way? - Andreas M Kaiser, City of Hope National Medical Center (NCI-CCC), Duarte, CA, USA
When Is It Cancer? Radiological Red Flags and Diagnostic Pitfalls - Tina Mistry, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
Biomarkers Meet Imaging - CRP, Calprotectin, and the Scan: Can We Integrate It All? - Lillias H. Maguire, Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Deep Learning Algorithm & Radiomics: Can AI Read CT scans Better Than We or is my radiologist still the best? - Sarah Hickman, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
The COSMID Effect: Should One Episode of Diverticulitis Be Enough to Offer Surgery? - Gordon Buchanan, The Lister Hospital, London, UK
Discussion

16:20 – 17:40 | Session 5: Complex and Recurrent Disease

Colovesical and Colvaginal Fistulae: Diagnosis, Timing and Surgical Approach - Chet Bhan, University College Hospital London, London, UK
Recurrent Diverticulitis After Surgery: What Went Wrong - Anatomy, Technique, or Biology? - Jamie Murphy, Cleveland Clinic London, London, UK
Strictures and Obstruction: Stent, Stoma, or Surgery? - Piero Nastro, Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust. Dartford, UK
Next-Gen Sigmoid Resection: Can We Do It Faster, Safer and Scarless? - Jim Khan, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Portsmouth, UK
Discussion

17:40 – 18:10 | Case discussion

18:10 – 18:15 | Closing remarks

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THE ASSOCIATION OF SURGEONS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND (ASGBI)

Bush House

King's College London

London, WC2R 2LS

The meeting will be held at Bush House, a Grade II listed building which is located in an ideal central location of London, The Strand. The building was recently acquired by King’s College London and was previously the headquarters of the BBC World Service.

The Campus is close to:

The Houses of Parliament
St Paul's Cathedral
Somerset House and the Courtauld Institute of Art (next door)
Royal Courts of Justice
West End theatres, cinemas and shops
Covent Garden, where you will find markets, shops and theatres
Trafalgar Square, home to the National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery.