Colorectal Basecamp

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

Only 8 steps to the top

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

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

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

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

Camp 5

1.0 ECMECs

Rectal cancer

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

Camp 6

1.5 ECMECs

Transanal surgery

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

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

Camp 8

Functional disorders

Study pelvic floor disorders and sacral nerve stimulation (SNS)

Gain qualification and hands-on training

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.

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/

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
MD, MSc, MBA, FRCS, FEBS
Kantonsspital St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland
Andreas Shamiyeh
MD, FACS, FEBS
Kepler University Clinic, Linz, Austria
Colin Sietses
MD, PhD, FEBS
Ziekenhuis Gelderse Vallei Hospital, Ede, Netherlands

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