Day 3

25 July 2026 - Saturday

Time Session
06:45
08:00
Colorectal Run
KLCC Park
08:00
09:00
Registration
08:30
08:50
Plenary 2: Endocrine Surgery - TOETVA Journey from Endoscopic to Robotic
Conference Hall 1
09:00
10:30
  • Has Laparoscopy in Colorectal Surgery Reached Its Peak — Is Robotics Truly the Future?
  • Operating in Tight Pelvises: Can the Robot Outperform Laparoscopy Every Time?
  • Robotic Surgery in Benign Colorectal Disease — Justified or Excessive?
  • Is Cost Still a Valid Argument against Robotics in 2026?
    Francis Seow-Choen Speaker Singapore
  • Has Robotics Changed the Definition of a “Good Surgeon”
  • Q&A
Ballroom 2
Symposium 9B: Impact Papers in CRC since Korea 2024! - A Reviewer of Committee
Banquet Hall
  • Role of Fluorescence Imaging in Endocrine Surgery
  • Transoral Endoscopic Parathyroidectomy via the Vestibular Approach (TOEPVA) : A New Surgical Approach for Parathyroid Adenoma
  • Nerve Monitoring in MIS Thyroidectomy
Conference Hall 1
  • Sexual Health and Intimacy after Stoma Surgery: Understanding the Impact and Accessing Support
  • Champions of Change: Clinical Leadership in Stoma Care
MR 305
10:00
10:20
Plenary 3: The Jae Gab Park for Outstanding Contribution to Colon and Rectal Surgery Award
Ballroom 2
10:20
10:50
Morning Break / Poster Presentation
Ballroom 2
10:50
18:45
Plenary 3: Hepatobiliary
Conference Hall 1
11:20
13:05
Joint ISUCRS + MSCRS
  • Haemorrhoids: What’s New and Is It Worth Changing Practice?
  • Tips & Tricks of Doing a Milligan-Morgan (Still the Gold Standard?)
  • Laser & Radiofrequency Surgery & Hemorrhoidal Artery Ligation (HAL/THD): Evidence vs Marketing
    Tomas Poskus Speaker Lithuania
  • Haemorrhoidal Sepsis & Pelvic Sepsis: Recognising and Managing the Rare but Lethal
  • Recurrent Haemorrhoids after Surgery: Redo Strategies and When to Stop
  • Q&A
Ballroom 2
Joint ISUCRS + KSCP
  • Oligometastatic Colorectal Cancer: Defining the Patients Who Benefit from Curative Approaches
    Ji Won Park Speaker South Korea
  • Liver Metastases: Expanding the Boundaries of Treatment (Metastasectomy to Transplant)
    Jung Wook Huh Speaker South Korea
  • The Role of Cytoreductive Surgery and HIPEC in Peritoneal Metastases: Still a Place in 2025?
    Eun Jung Park Speaker South Korea
  • Systemic Therapy and Immunotherapy: Converting Unresectable to Resectable
    Kyung-Ha Lee Speaker South Korea
  • Multivisceral and Complex Resections: Pushing the Limits for Cure
  • Q&A
Banquet Hall
  • MIS Liver Resection: Laparoscopic vs Robotic Approaches
  • Role of MIS in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Expanding Indications
  • MIS Management of Gallbladder Cancer: Controversies and Consensus
  • Advances in Choledocholithiasis Management: Single-Stage Laparoscopic Approach
  • Q&A
Conference Hall 1
  • Life after Ostomy: Adapting to Daily Routines and Lifestyle Changes.
  • Stoma Complications: Practical Approaches, Documentation and Innovative Solutions.
  • Healing Beyond the Scar: Coping with the Emotional Journey of a Stoma
MR 305
12:20
12:40
Plenary 4: Angelita Habr-Gamma Pioneer in Colorectal Surgery Award
Ballroom 2
12:40
13:25
Lunch Symposium 4
Ballroom 2
Lunch Symposium 5
Banquet Hall
Lunch Symposium 6
Conference Hall 1
13:25
14:00
Lunch Break
Ballroom 2
14:40
16:10
Joint Saudi Session
  • Modern Classification: Is Hinchey Outdated & What’s Next?
  • Surgical Indications in the Conservative Era: When & Why to Operate
  • Elective Resection after Uncomplicated Diverticulitis: Does It Improve QoL?
  • Acute Complicated Diverticulitis: Is Stoma-Free Surgery Achievable?
  • Diveritcular Bleeding : When to Clip / Watch / Operate or "Personalized Medicine for Diverticulitis through Genetic Scoring"
  • Q&A
Ballroom 2
  • Dynamic Imaging: How Does It Change Your Decision Making in ODS Surgery
  • What Is the Current Consensus on Intussusception & Solitary Rectal Syndrome
  • VMR Every Single Time? Not So Fast! Surgical Repair Choice for External Rectal Prolapse Is Still Up for Significant Debate
  • Internal Delorme’s Procedure for Obstructive Defecation Syndrome: Indications and Outcomes
  • Functional Dysfunction after Colon Surgery: Hidden but Treatable
    Md. Rashidul Islam Speaker Bangladesh
Banquet Hall
  • Complications in Daycare MIS
  • MIS for Hernia and Gallbladder Surgery in Daycare Settings
  • Laparoscopic Management of Perforated Peptic Ulcers
  • Surgeon Led Proactive Pain Management - Intraop Blocks and Injections
  • MIS in difficult Cholecystectomies
Conference Hall 1
  • Surgery for Large Adrenal Tumours: Can Robotic Adrenalectomy Be the Way Forward?
  • Robotic Breast Surgery: Experience from UMMC
MR 305
15:30
15:50
Plenary 5: The Fumio Konishi Excellence in Clinical or Research Award
Ballroom 2
15:50
16:20
Break
Ballroom 2
17:00
18:30
  • The Imperfect Anastomsis: Resect, Divert or Close?
    Andreas Kaiser Speaker United States
  • Intraoperative Nerve Injury: How to Recognise and Minimise Risk
  • Dealing with Obesity and a Narrow Male Pelvis: Tactics for Safe Dissection
  • Technical Pitfalls in Robotic TME: How to Stay Out of Trouble
  • Damn the Colon Does Not Reach - What to Do?
  • Q&A
Ballroom 2
Symposium 12B: Colorectal Cancer MDT
Banquet Hall
  • Management of Intraoperative Complications in MIS
  • Energy Device Related Complications
  • Role of Imaging in Diagnosing MIS Complications
  • Management of Bowel Injury in MIS
  • Legal and Ethical Aspects of MIS Complications
Conference Hall 1
Symposium 12D: Video Session: Complications
MR 305
18:15
18:35
ISUCRS Presidential Lecture
Ballroom 2
18:35
18:45
Closing Ceremony + Handover Flag
Ballroom 2