iCRS 2026 Scientific Program

Day 1  September 4(Fri), 2026

Room 1
09:00-10:00 [ABSTRACT 1] Neoplasia I
Chairs: Yoonah PARK (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea), Chang-Hyun KIM (Chonnam National University, Korea)
09:00-09:10 Advanced and Recurrent Rectal Cancer Beyond TME: Anatomical Classification and Decision Framework Ji-seon KIM Korea University Anam Hospital, Korea
09:10-09:20 Chemotherapy Completion, Not Mere Receipt, Determines Survival in pT3N0 Colon Cancer: A Risk-Stratified Propensity Score Analysis Jin Kam PARK Seoul National University Hospital, Korea
09:20-09:30 Impact of Postoperative Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome Changes on Long-Term Survival in Colorectal Cancer Patients: A Nationwide Cohort Study Byeo Lee LIM Soonchunhyang University Hospital Seoul, Korea
09:30-09:40 Effect of Robotic Scope Holder (Soloassist) Assistance on Scopist Muscle Fatigue during Laparoscopic Surgery: A Pilot Study Ho Seung KIM Ewha Womans University College of Medicine, Korea
09:40-09:50 The Impact of Prolonged Operative Time on Major Complications in Elderly Colorectal Cancer Patients: A Stratified Analysis by Comorbidity Status Dong Hee LEE Gangnam Severance Hospital, Korea
09:50-10:00 Cause-Specific Mortality by Tumor Laterality in Non-Metastatic Colon Cancer: A Korean Nationwide Cohort Study Soo Young OH Asan Medical Center, Korea
Room 2
09:00-10:00 [ABSTRACT 2] Prediction
Chairs: Jeonghyun KANG (Yonsei University, Korea), Jong Lyul LEE (University of Ulsan, Korea)
09:00-09:10 Vaping/e-cigarette Use and Early Postoperative Outcomes after Colorectal Surgery: A Single-Centre Retrospective Cohort Wung Sun HAN Seoul National University Hospital, Korea
09:10-09:20 Role of Tumour-Infiltrating Lymphocytes in Clinical Outcomes of Patients with Colorectal Cancer: An Ambispective Study from a Tertiary Care Centre in North India Shivangi SHARMA PGIMER, India
09:20-09:30 Shifting Mortality Predictors in Early Colorectal Cancer: From Surgical Risk to Chronic Comorbidity Burden Ugne IMBRASAITE Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine, Lithuania
09:30-09:40 Failure of Postoperative CRP Resolution Is Associated with Anastomotic Leakage and Surgical Site Infection after Colorectal Resection: A Multicenter Cohort Study Sunseok YOON Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea
09:40-09:50 Risk Factors Associated with Hospital Readmission Following Ileostomy Formation: A Five-Year Retrospective Cohort Study Cindy XU Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Australia
09:50-10:00 Clinical Characteristics and Extraintestinal Manifestations of Elderly-Onset Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Korea: A Nationwide Population-Based Study Eun Woo SONG Hanyang University College of Medicine, Korea
Room 3
09:00-10:00 [ABSTRACT 3] Research
Chairs: Min Soo CHO (Yonsei University, Korea), Myung Jo KIM (Chungbuk National University, Korea)
09:00-09:10 Multi-Omic Profiling Identifies APC-Wild Type and Immune-Suppressed Microenvironment as Distinct Features of Microsatellite-Stable Early Onset Colorectal Cancer Hui Lionel Raphael CHEN Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
09:10-09:20 Cetuximab-Conjugated, Oxaliplatin-Loaded Multivesicular Liposomal Depots for EGFR-Targeted Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy of Colorectal Cancer Peritoneal Metastasis Eun Jung PARK Asan Medical Center, Korea
09:20-09:30 A Glasses-Free 3D Multi-Angle Display for Enhanced Precision in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery Kwanmo YANG Gangneung Asan Hospital, Korea
09:30-09:40 Point-Of-Care Cytological Assessment of Anorectal Tumours Using Glove Touch Imprint Cytology: A Prospective Study Jatinkumar DHANANI GMERS Medical College, India
09:40-09:50 Fecal Microbiota Do Not Fully Reflect Tumor-Infiltrated Microbial Ecosystems in Colorectal Cancer: A Matched Triplet Analysis Sung Uk BAE Inje University, Korea
09:50-10:00 Usefulness of Yellow Enhancement (YE) Technology in Laparoscopic Surgery: Perspectives of General Surgery Residents You Qian LIN Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
10:00-10:30 Break
Room 1
10:30-12:00 [Core Subjects] All about Colorectal Diseases
Chairs: Kyu Joo PARK (Seoul National University, Korea), Min Ro LEE (Jeonbuk National University, Korea)
[Session Objectives] Composed of lectures addressing the key considerations in surgical decision-making, from benign conditions to malignancy
10:30-10:45 Surgical Strategy for Rectal NETs Sung Sil PARK Hanyang University, Korea
10:45-11:00 Non-operative Management after cCR to TNT for Rectal Cancer J. Joshua SMITH MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA
11:00-11:15 Crohn’s Disease with Stricture: Indications and Timing for Resection Laura HANCOCK Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, UK
11:15-11:30 Surgical Strategy for Bilateral or Recurrent Inguinal Hernia Man Woo PARK Koo Hospital, Korea
11:30-11:45 Recurrent or Complicated Diverticulitis: Surgical Timing and Extent Gi Won HA Jeonbuk National University, Korea
11:45-12:00 Surgical Strategy for Ruptured Appendiceal Mucinous Neoplasms: Timing and Extent  Eun Jung PARK University of Ulsan, Korea
Room 2
10:30-12:00 [Global 1] Advancing Surgical Quality: Systems, Metrics, and Education
Chairs: Hyeon-Min CHO (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea), Yong Beom CHO (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
[Session Objectives] This session is designed to provide practical and strategic insights into how surgical quality can be systematically improved at institutional and multicenter levels, while maintaining a strong commitment to equity, patient-centered care, and education.
10:30-10:45 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as a Catalyst for Enhancing Quality of Care Kirsten WILKINS Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, USA
10:45-11:00 Multicenter Clinical Trials as a Platform for Quality Improvement: Standardization, Benchmarking, and Audit Hongwei YAO Beijing Friendship Hospital, China
11:00-11:15 Minimally Invasive and Robotic Colorectal Surgery: Redefining Quality Metrics and Outcomes Dhatchai CHAROENSILAVATH Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
11:15-11:30 Surgical Education and Quality Assurance: Building a Sustainable Framework for Excellence Hyunmi PARK Korea University, Korea
11:30-11:45 From Aphorisms to Algorithms: Modernizing Colorectal Surgery Education Joseph FUENTES Rizal Medical Center, Philippines
11:45-12:00 Discussion HyungJoo BAIK Inje University, Korea
Room 3
10:30-12:00 [K-QIPS] A Practical Workshop for the KQiPS Prospective Study [KOR]
Chairs: Jun Won UM (Korea University, Korea), Sun Jin PARK (Kyung Hee University, Korea)
10:30–10:45 KQiPS Prospective Study A to Z: Who, When, and What to Do Sun Jin PARK Kyung Hee University, Korea
10:45–11:00 SITE PI: IRB Approval and Study Implementation Sunseok YOON Korea University, Korea
11:00–11:15 SURGEON: Patient Identification, Enrollment, and Informed Consent Kwang Dae HONG Korea University, Korea
11:15–11:30 RESEARCH COORDINATOR: Practical Workflow and Data Management Yun-jung JEONG KQiPS-CRS
11:30–11:45 WHY KQiPS? From Participation to Surgical Quality Improvement Jun Won UM Korea University, Korea
11:45–12:00 Q&A: Getting Started at Your Hospital    
Room 1
12:00-13:00 Sponsor Symposium 1[Johnson & Johnson]
Chair: Kil Yeon LEE (Kyung Hee University, Korea)
12:00-12:30 Beyond SSI Prevention: Expanding the Perspective to Surgical Site Outcomes Hyung Jin KIM The Catholic University of Korea, Korea
Room 3
12:00-13:00 Sponsor Symposium 2 [Medtronic]
Chair: Yoonah PARK (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
12:00-12:30 Enhancing Procedural Safety and Efficiency in Colorectal Surgery with V-LocTM Rumi SHIN Seoul National University, Korea
Room 1
13:00-14:30 [Chemotherapy Study Group] RLM Management from Colorectal Surgeon's Perspective: Comprehensive Approach
Chair: In Kyu LEE (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea), Jun Seok PARK (Kyungpook National University, Korea)
[Session Objectives] This session will address the key clinical dilemmas that surgeons face throughout the entire continuum of CRLM care—from diagnosis and resectability assessment to systemic therapy integration, operative strategy, and palliative management. A focused 30-minute discussion featuring four designated discussants will follow, fostering dynamic debate and encouraging active engagement on issues that are highly relevant and thought-provoking for surgical oncologists.
13:00-13:20 When Should We Operate in Resectable CRLM? Neoadjuvant vs. Upfront Surgery Nak Song SUNG Konyang University, Korea
13:20-13:40 Conversion Therapy for Initially Unresectable CRLM: Surgical Timing and Strategy Kyung-Ha LEE Chungnam National University, Korea
13:40-14:00 Palliative Management of Unresectable CRLM: Beyond Cure Ki Beom BAE Inje University, Korea
14:00-14:30 Panel Discussion Woong Bae JI Korea University, Korea
    Min Jung KIM Seoul National University, Korea
Room 2
13:00-14:30 [Global 2] Training and Education for Colorectal Fellows
Chairs: Woo Yong LEE (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea), Hyung Jin KIM (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
[Session Objectives] This session addresses the future of advanced surgical training in an era of geographic disparity, regulatory constraints, and evolving healthcare systems, highlighting structural, educational, and policy-driven solutions to sustain excellence in colorectal surgery.
13:00-13:20 Overcoming Geographic Isolation and Centralizing Advanced Surgical Training Simon CHU The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
13:20-13:40 Maintaining Surgical Mastery under Strict Labor and Duty-Hour Regulations Soichiro ISHIHARA The University of Tokyo, Japan
13:40-14:00 Closing the “North–South” Gap in Italy through Standardization of UEMS Surgical Training Pasquale TALENTO Pelvic Floor Center AUSL Reggio Emilia, Italy
14:00-14:20 Colorectal Fellow Training Plan in Response to Changing Training Environments in Korea Sun Jung KIM Ajou University, Korea
14:20-14:30 Discussion Seung Ho SONG Kyungpook National University, Korea
    Alvaro GARCIA-GRANERO Hospital Universitario Son Espases, Spain
Room 3
13:00-14:30 [Microbiome Study Group] Microbiome-Based Precision Therapeutic Strategies
Chairs: Won-Cheol PARK (Wonkwang University, Korea), Seong Kyu BAEK (Keimyung University, Korea)
[Session Objectives] To explore how advances in microbiome science are reshaping precision medicine, focusing on the development of individualized therapeutic strategies that integrate microbial profiling into disease prevention, treatment selection, and outcome optimization.
13:00-13:20 Microbial–Metabolic–Host States Associated with Response to Total Neoadjuvant therapy in Rectal Cancer Ji-Won HUH Chungnam National University, Korea
13:20-13:40 The Gut Microbiome as a Key Player in Cancer Jeongshin AN Ewha Womans University, Korea
13:40-14:00 Gut Microbiome Model Predicts Response to Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy Plus Chemoradiotherapy in Rectal Cancer Zhengyang YANG Capital Medical University, China
14:00-14:30 Panel Discussion Jung Wook SUH Dankuk University, Korea
    Yong Joon LEE CHA University, Korea
14:30-15:00 Break
Room 1
15:00-16:30 Gold Ribbon Campaign [KOR]
Chairs: Eung Jin SHIN (Soonchunhyang University, Korea), Kang Young LEE (Yonsei University, Korea)
15:00-15:20 대장암, 일찍 찾으면 오래 산다 Heung-Kwon OH Seoul National University, Korea
15:20-15:40 2028년 대장내시경 국가검진 도입과 대한 대장항문학회의 여정 Sun Il LEE Korea University, Korea
15:40-16:00 대장암 예방을 위한 운동 전략과 수술 후 맞춤형 신체 회복 솔루션 Dae Hee PYO The Catholic University of Korea, Korea
16:00-16:30 Panel Discussion Dae Kyung SOHN National Cancer Center, Korea
    Sun Il LEE Korea University, Korea
    Tae Won MIN KUKMINILBO, Korea
    JinHan LEE DONG-A ILBO, Korea
Room 2
15:00-16:30 [Global 3] Global Perspectives on the Management of Mid-to-Low Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer
Chairs: Suk-Hwan LEE (Kyung Hee University, Korea), Ki Beom BAE (Inje University, Korea)
[Session Objectives] To compare and critically examine international clinical guidelines for mid-to-low locally advanced rectal cancer, highlighting similarities, differences, and their implications for real-world decision-making
15:00-15:15 KSCP Clinical Practice Guidelines for Mid-to-Low Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer Jung Myun KWAK Korea University, Korea
15:15-15:30 The American Perspective on Mid-to-Low Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer George CHANG MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA
15:30-15:45 French Intergroup (TNCD) Guidelines for Locally Advanced Mid/Low Rectal Cancer Eddy COTTE Lyon-Sud Hospital, France
15:45-16:00 Clinical Practice Guidelines for Mid-to-Low Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer in Japan Soichiro ISHIHARA The University of Tokyo, Japan
16:00-16:30 Panel Discussion Mariana BERHO MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, USA
    Yoon Dae HAN Yonsei University, Korea
Room 3
15:00-16:30 [Editorial Committee] ACP Forum
Chairs: Gyung Mo SON (Pusan National University, Korea), Kyung Uk JUNG (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
15:00-15:05 Welcome & Introduction Gyung Mo SON Pusan National University, Korea
15:05-15:20 ACP in the Global Landscape: Metrics, Milestones, and What Comes Next Kyung Uk JUNG Sungkyunkwan University, Korea
15:20-15:35 What Topics Do Journals Want Today? Research Trends in Colorectal Surgery Audrius DULSKAS National Cancer Center, Lithuania
15:35-15:50 AI in Academic Publishing: Opportunity, Risk, and Where Journals Must Draw the Line Pasquale TALENTO Pelvic Floor Center AUSL Reggio Emilia, Italy
15:50-16:05 Strengthening Peer Review: Quality, Speed, and Global Fairness Pankaj GARG Garg Fistula Research Institute, India
16:05-16:20 Discussant Remarks: Building ACP as a Truly International Journal

All Speakers and

 
    Jia Lin NG Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore
16:20-16:30 Closing Remarks & Call to Action Gyung Mo SON Pusan National University, Korea
16:30-16:40 KSCP-SCRS MOU Signing Ceremony     
16:30-17:00 Break
Room 1
17:00-18:00 [ABSTRACT 4] AI and Epidemiology
Chairs: Sung Woo CHO (CHA University, Korea), Sohyun KIM (Yeungnam University, Korea)
17:00-17:10 Financial Impact of Watch and Wait Strategy after Total Neoadjuvant Therapy in Rectal Cancer: A Cost Savings Analysis Based on Real-World Institutional Data Ernestas SILEIKA National Cancer Institute, Lithuania
17:10-17:20 Quantifying and Comparing the Operating-Room Carbon Footprint of Laparoscopic and Robot-Assisted Low Anterior Resection: A Process-Based Life-Cycle Assessment with Hotspot Decomposition Mi Jeong CHOI Yongin Severance Hospital, Korea
17:20-17:30 Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy and Its Effect on Recurrence-Free Survival and Permanent Stoma in Relation to the Preoperative Location of the Rectal Cancer Chungyeop LEE Asan Medical Center, Korea
17:30-17:40 Clinical Significance of the Red Blood Cell Distribution Width to Albumin Ratio (RAR) as a Prognostic Biomarker in Patients with Colorectal Cancer Seong Bong CHO Gangnam Severance Hospital, Korea
17:40-17:50 Gastrointestinal Complications and Surgical Patterns in Elderly-Onset Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Korea: A Nationwide Population-Based Study Ha Un KIM Hanyang University College of Medicine, Korea
17:50-18:00 Surgical Epidemiology, Indications & Outcomes of Crohn’s Disease in Malaysia: A Single-Centre Retrospective Review Ann Dasimakamalia MAT Ministry of Health Malaysia, Malaysia
Room 2
17:00-18:00 [ABSTRACT 5] Neoplasia II
Chairs: Songsoo YANG (University of Ulsan, Korea), Jinsoo KIM (Chungnam National University, Korea)
17:00-17:10 Postoperative Nodal Risk Refinement in Stage III Right-Sided Colon Cancer after Right Hemicolectomy: Asian Multicenter Study Hyeon Woo BAE Severance Hospital, Korea
17:10-17:20 Para-Aortic Lymph Node Dissection for Isolated Para-Aortic Metastasis in Colorectal Cancer: A Single-Center Analysis of Treatment Strategies and Prognostic Factors Seungyeon KANG Severance Hospital, Korea
17:20-17:30 Pulsatile Marginal Artery Bleeding as a Functional Surrogate Marker for Bowel Perfusion: A Prospective Comparison with Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Angiography Abdulrahman ALMALKI King Faisal Medical Complex, Saudi Arabia
17:30-17:40 Pelvic Exenteration Improves Survival in Selected T4bM1 Rectal Cancer Patients: A Multi-Center Study Jin GU Peking University Cancer Hospital, China
17:40-17:50 Combined Impact of Preoperative Prognostic Nutritional Index and Skeletal Muscle Index on Long-Term Survival Outcomes in Nonmetastatic Colorectal Cancer Patients Following Curative Resection Chaeho BYUN Korea Cancer Center Hospital, Korea
17:50-18:00 Development and Exploratory Evaluation of a Multi-Target DNA Methylation Assay Using Digital PCR for Plasma-Based Colorectal Cancer Detection Ji Hyeong SONG Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Korea
Room 3
17:00-18:00 [ABSTRACT 6] Neoplasia III
Chairs: Hye Youn KWON (Yonsei University, Korea), Jeonghee HAN (CHA University, Korea)
17:00-17:10 Two Decades of Institutional Maturation in Colorectal Cancer Surgery: Outcomes From 10,053 Consecutive Cases Ho Yung LEE Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Korea
17:10-17:20 Risk Factor Analysis of Lymph Node Metastasis in Rectal Neuroendocrine Tumors (≤20 mm) Undergoing Radical Surgery: A Retrospective Multicenter Study in Korea Eun-jung LEE Gibbeum Hospital, Korea
17:20-17:30 Local Excision in Mid-To-Low Rectal Cancer Patients Who Revealed Clinically Total or Near-Total Regression after Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy Jin Gi CHANG Asan Medical Center, Korea
17:30-17:40 Colorectal Cancer Incidence in Patients with Serious Mental Illness: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Sun Jung KIM Ajou University School of Medicine, Korea
17:40-17:50 Impact of Preoperative Resting Heart Rate Combined with Skeletal Muscle Index on Survival Outcomes in Colorectal Cancer Woosung SON Gangnam Severance Hospital, Korea
17:50-18:00 Unveiling Gender Disparities in Colorectal Adenomas: A Histopathological Study Aynur SAFIYEVA Central Customs Hospital, Azerbaijan