It was a real pleasure to attend the first symposium on rectal cancer, organized by Dr.Ferdinand Bauer at Palkonya in Hungary.

The participation of renowned surgeons in the field of colorectal surgery in Romania and Hungary, the high quality of presentations, a high scientific level, and the special atmosphere in which this symposium took place, contributed to the success of this first scientific event, having a very interesting theme.

The multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis, staging and treatment of rectal cancer in a very pleasant scientific and environmental format has made everyone present to be eager to produce a future edition.

Prof. Dr. Viorel Scripcariu