
10th
DILEMMAS & DEBATES IN COLORECTAL SURGERY
12-14th January 2023
Dear Colleagues,
The 10th Dilemmas & Debates in Colorectal Surgery Conference (DDCRS) will take place at Bush House, King's College London, WC2R 2LS, from 12-14th January 2023. It will be held in collaboration with The International Society of University Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ISUCRS) and The Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain & Ireland (ACPGBI).
As part of the conference to commemorate the 10th anniversary, we will hold three days of traditional debate sessions, state-of-the-art lectures, inspiring and interactive sessions with ample opportunity for questions and answers. The conference will focus on topics of interest to professionals of various disciplines as well as challenging situations, controversies, and problems related to colorectal surgery. There will also be a ''Six of the Best" podium & poster presentations so surgical trainees are encouraged to submit their work.
On Thursday 12th January, a number of workshops will be held, which are likely to be of great interest to surgical trainees, young colorectal specialists, and anyone interested in learning what's new. These masterclasses & workshops include: 1. Proctology masterclass, 2. Complex abdominal wall reconstruction masterclass, 3. Advanced laparoscopic skills course 4. HRA/AIN Satellite session (Partially Free) 4. Robotic 'HUGO' simulator training (Free).
In collaboration with the Italian Medical Society of Great Britain (IMSoGB), a free warm reception will also be held at the Italian Culture Society Event, 39 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8NX, on Thursday 12th January, which will include some lectures, as well as drinks, food and networking.
Why wait. Join us in January 2023 in the heart of London for an educational and networking event as well as a chance to view the sights of London and possibly attend a West End theatrical performance. Early bird registration is now open until 12th October.
Yours sincerely
Mr Joseph W Nunoo-Mensah, Professor Narimantas E. Samalavicius, Mr Pasquale Giordano, Mr Piero Nastro
10th DDCRS Co-Programme Directors



FEATURED STATE OF THE ART LECTURES & FILLOR CAUSHAJ ORATION
Friday 13th January
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12:30 - 13:00 State of Art Lecture I
taTME - Dead or Alive. My perspective on the future - Steve Wexner, Weston, Florida.
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14:00 - 14:30 The Fillor Caushaj Oration:
Scientific Research & Surgery: A Tragic Opera - Pascal Gervaz, Geneva, Switzerland
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15:45 - 16:00 State of Art Lecture II Indeterminate Colitis.
Is it Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis? I know what it is. - Amosy E. M'Koma, Nashville, USA
Saturday 14th January
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14:00 - 14:15 State of Art Lecture III
Human factors in high-risk industry - Steven Yule, Edinburgh, UK

FEATURED SPEAKERS
Thursday 12th January
Abdominal Wall Surgery - From Simple To Complex
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14:00 - 14:30 Challenges of Intestinal failure - Carolynne Vaizey, London, UK
Friday 13th January
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08:15 - 09:30 Tailored adjuvant immunotherapy - Where is the role in colon cancer? Sheela Rao, London, UK
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14:45 - 15:00 Anastomotic leaks: What can I do to prev ent it? Kristen Rumer, Rochester, USA
Saturday 14th January
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09:00- 09:15 Predictive f actors of local recurrence and tailoring MRI evaluation - Gina Brown, London UK


In collaboration with the Italian Medical Society of Great Britain (IMSoGB), a free warm reception will also be held at the Italian Culture Institute Event, 39 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8NX, on Thursday 12th January from 18:00, which will include some lectures, as well as drinks, food and networking. A free warm reception will also be held at the
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The good and the not so good of a lifetime of colorectal surgery - Prof John Nicholls, London, UK
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Hyper-specialisation in surgery – curse or blessing? - Prof Kito Fusai, London, UK
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Aspire to become a futuristic and innovative surgeon - Mr Pasquale Giordano, London, UK

The portal WILL BE OPEN for submissions of abstracts for consideration for oral podium or poster presentation from 1st August 2023
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION
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Abstracts submitted may be basic science or clinical research related to colorectal diseases.
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Submission will open from Monday 15th August 2022.
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The deadline for abstract submission is Sunday 27th November 2022 - Submission Now Closed
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There are no restrictions on the number of abstracts you may submit.
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Each abstract should contain A Title, Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusions. There is a limit of 3,000 characters for the text of your entire abstract submission. This includes the title and abstract body.
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Select the best category your submission will best fit under.
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If the authors wish to withdraw his/her abstract from the program, a written request must be submitted via email to The Conference Administrator at contact@ddcrs.org.
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If the primary author or scheduled presenter is unable to attend the meeting, they may name a substitute presenter. Please provide all substitutions in writing to The Conference Administrator at contact@ddcrs.org.
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The presenter of the paper will not have to pay registration fees. Presenters will need to cover their own conference related cost i.e. accommodation and transportation.
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All other authors of accepted oral presentations are expected to register for the meeting and pay the meeting registration fee and any related costs including accommodation and transportation.

NOTE
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* - Free but registration required for catering purposes
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Refreshments and lunch will be included in the registration fees
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All Active ISUCRS/ASGBI members will receive a 25% discount. To apply to be a member of ISUCRS see
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A 25% discount will be provided to the 50 members of ACPGBI Thames Chapter regions who register on a first come, first served basis.
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If you attend the 31st Biennial Congress of ISUCRS & the 1st ISUCRS Joint Nursing Congress held in Istanbul, Turkey from 27-29th October 2022 there will be a 50% discount on all registration fees.
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To receive your discount, you must upload evidence of your current membership status in the societies listed above and, if applicable, proof of registration for the 31st Biennial Congress of ISUCRS.
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You will need to make a full payment and your discount will be refunded back onto your payment card after your uploaded information has been verified.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Up to 12th November 2022 - 100% refunds will be available. Thereafter there will be no refunds except for exceptional circumstances
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:
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The Houses of Parliament
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St Paul's Cathedral
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Somerset House and the Courtauld Institute of Art (next door)
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Royal Courts of Justice
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West End theatres, cinemas and shops
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Covent Garden, where you will find markets, shops and theatres
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Trafalgar Square, home to the National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery.
Flights into London for September 2022 are also currently reasonably priced, so we recommend that you book early. To see flight options for your return trip to London, please CLICK HERE .
HOTEL RESERVATION
We have also held a number of hotel rooms at Hub Goodge Street and The Hub Kings Cross which may be purchased directly from our website.
The hub by Premier Inn is a new compact hotel chain that offers a stylish, great value stay in the best city centers. It offers the same level of comfort, in a more compact form. The compact rooms offer all the amenities of a Premier Inn room in about half the space. They are suitable for up to two persons.
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Luxury Hypnos double bed
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Free tea and coffee 24/7
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Monsoon showers
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40” Smart TV
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Free Superfast Wi-Fi
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Pull out desk and storage
We have currently pre-held rooms at & Hub London Covent Garden, Hub London Tower Bridge, Hub Tower Bridge, Hub King's Cross.
Alternatively, you may book your accommodation through various search engines such as kayak.com, booking.com, hotels.com or airbnb.com. Other conservatively priced hotel chains within London include Best Western, Premier inn, Travelodge, Accor Hotels, Holiday Inn, Britannia & Days Inn.
London is a very convenient and easy place to travel within. There is a great network of underground tube trains and buses that generally allow contactless payments using your credit card or direct debit account. GoogleMaps will provide you with detailed information on how to plan your trip from your hotel to the conference venue.
NOTICE & CANCELLATION POLICY
1. Reservations are for room only with maximum of 2 persons.
2. If you would like a shorter stay at one of the hotels listed below please please contact us at contact@ddcrs.org for a quote.
Up to 4th January 2023 - 100% refunds will be available. Thereafter there will be no refunds except for exceptional circumstances
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It is our pleasure to invite your company to participate in the 10th Dilemmas & Debates in Colorectal Surgery Conference. With its top programme and a faculty of renowned speakers, the Dilemmas & Debates in Colorectal Surgery has achieved an local and international reputation. The meeting provides an excellent commercial opportunity for presenting products and services related to colorectal surgery and gastroenterology. Meet with this highly influential audience during the associated industrial exhibition and during sponsorship activities.
Companies who would like to sponsor/participate in the January 2023 event should contact Ms Tolu Salako & Mr Charles Everard, Conference Administrators at Email: contact@ddcrs.org or complete the form below.
Platinum Sponsor - £7500 (3 Days including Workshop/Masterclass + extras)
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Recognition as the Platinum Sponsor on the official conference website.
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Opportunity to sponsor/co-sponsor up to 2 workshops.
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Opportunity to have a 5-7min sponsor’s industry presentation within the main programme.
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Use of your lanyards for only platinum sponsors.
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Your company logo will be displayed on all preliminary conference marketing materials (subject to print deadlines).
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Your company will have the option of an exhibition stand on all days of the main event. Up to 5 company representatives may be allocated at the stand.
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5 complimentary all-day delegate places for your representatives and/or invited guests for the whole event including planned reception on Thursday 12th January at the Italian Cultural Institute.
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Your company will be acknowledged on the final programme.
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We will provide you a final delegate list with contact details.
Gold Sponsor - £5500 (3 Days including Workshop/Masterclass)
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Recognition as the Gold Sponsor on the official conference website.
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Opportunity to sponsor/co-sponsor up to 1 workshops.
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Your company logo will be displayed on all preliminary conference marketing materials (subject to print deadlines).
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Your company will have the option of an exhibition stand on all days of the main event. Up to 5 company representatives may be allocated at the stand.
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4 complimentary all-day delegate places for your representatives and/or invited guests for the whole event including planned reception on Thursday 12th January at the Italian Cultural Institute.
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Your company will be acknowledged on the final programme.
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We will provide you a final delegate list with contact details.
Silver Sponsorship Level - £3500 (Standard 2 Day)
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Recognition as a Silver Sponsorship on the official conference website.
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Your company logo will be displayed on all preliminary conference marketing materials (subject to print deadlines).
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3 complimentary all-day delegate places for your representatives and/or invited guests for the whole event including planned reception on Thursday 12th January at the Italian Cultural Institute.
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Your company will have an exhibition stand on 3 days of the event. Up to 3 company representatives may be allocated at the stand. Your company will be acknowledged on the final printed programme.
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We will provide you a final delegate list with contact details.
Bronze Sponsorship Level - £2500 (1 Day)
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Recognition as the Bronze Sponsor on the official conference website.
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Your company logo will be displayed on all preliminary conference marketing materials (subject to print deadlines).
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1 complimentary all-day delegate places for your representatives and/or invited guests for the whole event including planned reception on Thursday 12th January at the Italian Cultural Institute
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Your company will have an exhibition stand on 1 days of the event. Up to 2 company representatives may be allocated at the stand.
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Your company will be acknowledged on the final programme.
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We will provide you a final delegate list with contact detail