Day 1  September 4(Fri), 2026

Room 1 09:00-10:00 [ABSTRACT 1]
Chairs: Yoonah PARK (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea), Chang-Hyun KIM (Chonnam National University, Korea)

Room 2 09:00-10:00 [ABSTRACT 2]
Chairs: Jeonghyun KANG (Yonsei University, Korea), Jong Lyul LEE (University of Ulsan, Korea)

Room 3 09:00-10:00 [ABSTRACT 3]
Chairs: Min Soo CHO (Yonsei University, Korea), TBD

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		Joseph FUENTES	Philippines
11:15-11:30	Surgical Education and Quality Assurance: Building a Sustainable Framework for Excellence	Hyunmi PARK	Korea University, Korea
11:30-12:00	Discussion	HyungJoo BAIK	Inje University, Korea
		Eun Ji PARK	Kyung Hee University, Korea

Room 3 10:30-12:00 [Data Registration Committee/ K-QIPS]
Chairs: Jun Won UM (Korea University, Korea), Sun Jin PARK (Kyung Hee University, Korea)
10:30-10:50
10:50-11:10
11:10-11:30
11:30-11:50
11:50-12:00	Discussion

Room 1 12:00-13:00 Sponsor Symposium 1
Chair:
12:00-12:30

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	TBD
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
		Dhatchai CHAROENSILAVATH	Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
		Álvaro 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	TBD	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

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 Clinical Practice Guidelines for Mid-to-Low Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer	Eddy COTTE	Lyon-Sud Hospital, France
15:45-16:00	JSCP Clinical Practice Guidelines for Mid-to-Low Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer	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	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]
Chairs: Sung Woo CHO (CHA University, Korea), Sohyun KIM (Yeungnam University, Korea)

Room 2 17:00-18:00 [ABSTRACT 5]
Chairs: Songsoo YANG (University of Ulsan, Korea), TBD

Room 3 17:00-18:00 [ABSTRACT 6]
Chairs: Hye Youn KWON (Yonsei University, Korea), Jeonghee HAN (CHA University, Korea)