The 21st Turkish Congress of Colon and Rectal Surgery and the 14th Colorectal Surgery Nursing Congress (TKRCD 2027) bring current guidelines, advanced surgical techniques and patient-centred care together in one international five-day program at the Susesi Congress Center in Belek, Antalya, Turkey.
Held under the theme "Mentor to Mentee" (Ustadan Çırağa), the congress expects more than 1,000 surgeons, nurses and researchers from around the world. The scientific program spans panels, conferences, satellite symposia and abstract sessions across parallel halls, covering every field of colorectal surgery — including artificial intelligence, robotic surgery and advanced minimally invasive techniques alongside experience, foresight and a human approach.
Program highlights include hands-on and interactive congress courses, live surgery video sessions, oral, video and poster abstract sessions, and breakfast sessions with expert case discussions. The official languages are Turkish and English, with simultaneous interpretation in sessions featuring international speakers.
Key dates:
- Abstract submission deadline: 31 December 2026 (oral and poster abstracts via the online system)
- Early-bird registration ends: 15 January 2027 (discounted registration and accommodation rates)
- Standard registration ends: 7 April 2027 (late fees apply afterwards)
- Congress: 13–17 April 2027 (Tuesday to Saturday)
Congress leadership: Congress President Dr. Sezai Leventoğlu (Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, General Surgery); Congress Secretaries Dr. Çiğdem Arslan (Istanbul Health and Technology University) and Dr. Volkan Özben (Acıbadem University). The TKRCD board is chaired by Dr. Emre Balık (Koç University Faculty of Medicine).
The invited international and national speaker faculty and the detailed scientific program are still being finalized by the Scientific Committee and will be announced on the congress website. Registration is open with accommodation-included packages across four participant categories. Registration and information desks operate 07:30–20:00 daily in the congress center foyer.
Organizer: Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery (Türk Kolon ve Rektum Cerrahisi Derneği), Istanbul. Organization secretariat: Valör Kongre Organizasyonları, Ankara (tkrcd2027@valor.com.tr). Official hashtag: #TKRCD2027.
