Colorectal basecamp

A new learning space to improve your knowledge and skills in your everyday practice.

Only 8 steps to the top

Basic camp
Camp 1
2.0 ECMECs

Basic camp

Focus on anatomy, basic laparoscopic skills, and patient selection. Learn tips'n tricks to move from open to laparoscopic surgery

Right side
Camp 2
1.0 ECMECs

Right side

Learn about right and transverse colon resections, D3 lymph node dissection, complete mesocolic excision, as well as tips'n tricks for intracorporeal anastomoses

Left side
Camp 3
0.5 ECMECs

Left side

Learn about left colon resections including patient selection, splenic flexure mobilization, intracorporeal anastomosis, management of benign and malignant tumors

Complications
Camp 4
2.5 ECMECs

Complications

Learn about prevention and management of complications, including intraoperative and postoperative issues, and discover the role of ICG in prevention

Rectal cancer
Camp 5
1.0 ECMECs

Rectal cancer

Study minimally invasive rectal surgery and TME, laparoscopic APR and exenteration, including parastomal and perineal hernia repair

Transanal surgery
Camp 6
1.5 ECMECs

Transanal surgery

Look into the transanal approach from the angle of TAMIS and ESD, TaTME, pitfalls, and safety considerations

Special topics
Camp 7
4.0 ECMECs

Special topics

Focus on inflammatory bowel disease surgery looking at the treatment of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, as well as laparoscopic total colectomy

Functional disorders
Camp 8

Functional disorders

Study pelvic floor disorders and sacral nerve stimulation (SNS)

Gain qualification and hands-on training

1

Theoretical knowledge base

Once you have passed all e-learning module quizzes successfully, you can move forward with European Board of Surgical Qualification (EBSQ) examinations and practical experience.

2

Apply for your EUMS exam

Apply to become a Fellow of the European Board of Surgeons for Coloproctology and boost your carrier options today!

Please visit https://uemssurg.org/surgicalspecialties/coloproctology/ebsq-examinations/

3

Practical self-assessment and hands-on courses

Join hands-on courses in expert centers which is a great opportunity to be trained in a true mentor-mentee fashion.

Faculty planners and reviewers

In compliance with UEMS/EACCME guidelines, the authors and experts involved in the elaboration of the e-learning activity confirm that they have disclosed any potential conflicts of interest or support that might cause a bias in their presentation.

Professor Jacques Marescaux, WebSurg Editor in Chief, accepts that WebSurg is responsible for ensuring that all potential conflicts of interest relevant to the e-learning activity are declared to the learners prior to engaging in it.

  • Walter Brunner

    Walter Brunner

    MD, MSc, MBA, FRCS, FEBS
    Kantonsspital St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland
  • Andreas Shamiyeh

    Andreas Shamiyeh

    MD, FACS, FEBS
    Kepler University Clinic, Linz, Austria
  • Colin Sietses

    Colin Sietses

    MD, PhD, FEBS
    Ziekenhuis Gelderse Vallei Hospital, Ede, Netherlands

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