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Sponsors & Exhibitors

ACPGBI would like to thank our sponsors and exhibitors for their support with our 2024 Annual Meeting.

A-Z of Sponsors & Exhibitors

Strategic educational partners
Johnson & Johnson MedTech

Ethicon

Ethicon, a Johnson and Johnson MedTech company, has made significant contributions to surgery for more than 100 years from creating the first sutures, to revolutionizing surgery with minimally invasive procedures. Our continuing dedication to Shape the Future of Surgery is built on our commitment to help address the world's most pressing health care issues and improve and save more lives. We deliver innovative surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world to make a life-changing impact and effectively treat some of the world’s most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. For more information, visit:

www.jnjmedtech.com/en-GB/companies/ethicon

Medtronic

Bold thinking. Bolder actions. We are Medtronic. We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people. Powered by our diverse knowledge, insatiable curiosity, and desire to help all those who need it, we deliver innovative technologies that transform the lives of two people every second, every hour, every day. Expect more from us as we empower insight-driven care, experiences that put people first, and better outcomes for our world. In everything we do, we are engineering the extraordinary.

www.medtronic.com

Moondance Cancer Initiative

Moondance Cancer Initiative

Moondance Cancer Initiative is a not-for-profit company that aims to accelerate significant and sustained improvement in cancer survival outcomes over the next 10 to 15 years in Wales.

Since 2020, they have helped find, fund and fuel brilliant people and brave ideas to improve cancer outcomes. To date, the organisation has invested more than £5m and funded over 25 projects across the country with particular focus on bowel cancer. This has included funding the first structured training programme for clinical endoscopists, investing in research infrastructure to enable colorectal cancer patients to access trials, and the introduction of a Bowel Cancer Education Module for secondary schools.

moondance-cancer.wales

Gold sponsors
CMR Surgical logo

CMR Surgical Limited

CMR Surgical (CMR) is a global medical devices company dedicated to transforming surgery with Versius, a next-generation surgical robot. Headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, CMR is committed to working with surgeons, surgical teams and hospital partners, to provide an optimal tool to make robotic minimal access surgery universally accessible and affordable. With Versius, we are on a mission to redefine the surgical robotics market with practical, innovative technology and data that can improve surgical care. Founded in 2014, CMR Surgical is a private limited company backed by an international shareholder base.

cmrsurgical.com/about

Intuitive logo

Intuitive

Intuitive (Nasdaq: ISRG), headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, is a global technology
leader in minimally invasive care and pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery.
Intuitive brings more than two decades of leadership in robotic-assisted surgical
technology and solutions to its offerings, and develops, manufactures, and markets
the da Vinci surgical system and the Ion endoluminal system.

Intuitive Surgical Sàrl, located in Switzerland, is an affiliate of Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
The company’s da Vinci surgical system was the first robotic-assisted minimally
invasive surgical system to be cleared in the United States and is available in more
than 69 countries.

www.intuitive.com/en-gb

THD logo

THD UK Ltd

Over the years, THD's continuous search for innovative answers through medical research and technological advances has led to the design of a wide range of innovative surgical and diagnostic solutions in the field of coloproctology and have allowed THD to distinguish itself in this area. Please come and see us at our stand for our latest technologies.

www.thdlab.co.uk

Silver sponsor
Stryker logo

Stryker

Stryker ‘The Future In Your Hands’. Launching our most sophisticated camera platform yet. With enhanced fluorescence imaging capabilities, built-in architecture to enable visualization of multiple optical imaging agents, for clearer visualization of perfusion and critical anatomy, when it matters most.

www.stryker.com

Exhibitors
3-D Matrix Medical TechnologyEndoscopy Village workshop sponsors

3-D Matrix

3-D Matrix specialises in using peptide technology to improve on patient treatments and outcomes. Its flagship product, PuraStat, is a haemostatic peptide hydrogel that manages bleeding and beyond haemostasis.

3dmatrix.com

Advanced Medical Solutions logo

Advanced Medical Solutions

AMS is a manufacturer of innovative wound closure and protection devices. Join us to learn about SEAL-G Gastrointestinal Sealant & LIQUIBAND Fix8 atraumatic mesh fixation.

admedsol.com

Applied Medical: A New Generation Medical Device Company

Applied Medical

As a new generation medical device company, Applied Medical is equally committed to improving the affordability and accessibility of high-quality healthcare.

www.appliedmedical.eu

Arthrex Endoscopy logo

Arthrex

Arthrex are committed to advancing the world of minimally invasive surgery through cutting edge operative imaging systems, most recently with our latest Synergy Vision Imaging Platform.

www.arthrex.co.uk

B | Braun - sharing expertise

B. Braun

B. Braun Aesculap specialises in providing equipment for the operating theatre. Our minimally invasive surgery division strives to enhance patient access to minimally invasive surgery by ensuring consistent innovation and with the provision high quality, sustainable medical equipment. See our new 3D Fluorescence Imaging platform and laparoscopic instrumentation portfolio.

www.bbraun.com

BD logo with strapline - Advancing the world of health

BD

BD is a global medical technology company that is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care.

www.bd.com/en-uk

biolitec logo

biolitec

For 14 years now, biolitec has been setting the pace in innovation for contemporary laser applications. Here, the laser-hemorrhoidoplasty(LHP®) , anal fistula (FiLaC®) and coccyx fistula(SiLaC®) treatment applications have now become a standard.

www.biolitec.com

BK Medical - a GE Healthcare company

BK Medical

Use BK Medical’s ultrasound imaging with advanced 3D architecture to visualize: Anal sphincter injuries, Fistulas, Abscesses, Rectal polyps and masses. Visit us at Stand 06 for more information.

www.bkmedical.com

Bowel Research UK

Bowel Research UK

Bowel Research UK funds life-changing research across the full spectrum of colorectal disease. We work in uniquely close partnership with ACPGBI to launch and enhance research careers, improve patient care and save lives. Come and speak to us to explore grant opportunities, potential research collaborations or helping us raise vital funds.

www.bowelresearchuk.org

Brennan & Co NI: At the heart of innovation

Brennan & Co NI

Technology disrupts, creativity stirs, and passionate people innovate. At Brennan & Co NI, our culture of innovation is critical to our vision of being a fundamental factor in the success of our customers and partners.

www.brennanconi.com

BVM - 24 hours a day

BVM Medical

BVM Medical Ltd has been providing novel solutions to surgical and minimally invasive providers for over 35 years. Our novel Percutaneous Temporary Ileostomy Catheter removes the need for a second hospital procedure and potential complications possibly including LARS!

www.bvmmedical.com

Civica logo

Civica

Civica (formerly MBC) allows clinicians in the private sector to focus on their patients by effectively managing all aspects of the billing and payment collection required in practice. With over 30 years’ experience, we are amongst the top medical billing services in the UK.

www.civica.com

CJ Medical logo with words - Innovators, Educators, Facilitators

CJ Medical

Specialist Surgical & Medical Innovations. CJ Medical is committed to facilitating and promoting innovative technologies supported by education. Featuring HALO™️, Comfort Drain, Secca, Solesta, and Soft Anal Band.

www.cjmedical.com

Coloplast logo

Coloplast

Coloplast develops ostomy, continence, urology, and wound care products and services, that make life easier for people with intimate healthcare needs. For people who experience bowel incontinence or constipation, our Peristeen Plus transanal irrigation is an effective long-term treatment which is recommended by NICE for adults and children with bowel dysfunction.

www.coloplast.com

Cook® Medical logo

Endoscopy Village workshop sponsors

Cook Medical

Cook offers a broad line of devices and accessories engineered specifically for endoscopic and laparoscopic approaches to both diagnose and treat diseases throughout the gastrointestinal tract. Our products are manufactured with the highest quality standards and we collaborate closely with clinicians around the world to ensure that all products are both patient and outcome focused.

www.cookmedical.eu/endoscopy

de Smit Medical logo

de Smit Medical

de Smit Medical specialises in bladder and bowel pelvic health products and services. We will preview Anisys GO™, a portable, tablet-based device providing high-resolution anorectal manometry plus biofeedback therapy for lower bowel dysfunction.

www.desmitmedical.com

Dendrite Clinical Systems Ltd

Dendrite Clinical Systems Ltd

Dendrite Clinical Systems is a specialist supplier of clinical databases, analysis software and consultancy services for hospitals, national and international registries.

www.e-dendrite.com

The Dukes' Clube for colorectal surgical trainees

The Dukes’ Club

The Dukes’ Club is a sister organisation of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI). All ACPGBI trainee associate members automatically become members of the club.

www.thedukesclub.org.uk

Duomed logoEndoscopy Village workshop sponsors

Duomed UK

We are partnering with healthcare professionals and manufacturers of innovative medical technologies, to deliver high-quality end-to-end solutions that enable better care. From everyday essentials to cutting-edge technology, the UK's premier independent partner in endoscopy.

www.duomed.com

Frontière Médicale logo

Frontière Médicale

For laser treatment of pilonidal sinus, fistula, and haemorrhoids we welcome your visit at Frontiere Medicale (www.frontmed.uk) the GB representative of NeoLaser.

www.neo-laser.com

GBUK Enteral logo

GBUK Enteral

GBUK Enteral supplies enteral feeding devices to both hospitals and homes. Our range supports safe nutrition delivery, aligning with global ISO ENFit standards. Committed to quality, innovation, and value.

www.gbukgroup.com

HC Healcare 21 logo

Healthcare 21

Healthcare 21 are delighted to once again be supporting the ACPGBI. Please visit our stand for details on our range of articulating laparoscopic instruments, ADMs for CAWR & the innovative new ‘Suture Tool’.

healthcare21.eu

Healthium logo

Healthium UK

Healthium UK is the UK arm of Healthium Medtech Global, one of the world's leading medical device manufacturers. Healthium Medtech Limited is a global medtech company focused on products used in surgical, post-surgical and chronic care. One in five surgeries conducted globally uses a Healthium product. Healthium UK owns the Q-close wound closure brand.

www.qclose.com/product

H&H Healthcare - a mediq company

H&R Healthcare

H&R Healthcare (a Mediq company) is committed to delivering high-quality medical products and solutions. We are proud to represent Biodesign®. Biodesign® Hernia Graft is a non cross-linked, non-dermis biologic graft remodelled into strong, vascularised patient tissue.

www.hrhealthcare.co.uk

IA Ileostomy & Internal Pouch Association - Listen, Inform, Support

Ileostomy & Internal Pouch Association (IA)

IA specialises in the support of people living with, or going through surgery for, an ileostomy or internal pouch. Working closely within the industry it supports and invests in research to improve the lives of patients. Find out more about our work, research opportunities and how we train our qualified One2One Support Volunteers.

www.iasupport.org

JAG logo with full name - Joint Advisory Group on GI Endoscopy

JAG - Joint Advisory Group on GI Endoscopy

JAG supports trainees through the entirety of their endoscopy training, as well as assessing endoscopy services that are registered with JAG in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

www.thejag.org.uk

June Medical - simplifying complexty

June Medical

June Medical presents the Galaxy Slider retractor: a British-made advancement in colorectal surgery. This innovative device offers width adjustment without the need for repeated tissue punctures, minimising infection risk.

junemedical.com

STORZ logo with 'KARL STORZ - ENDOSKOPE

KARL STORZ Endoscopy (UK) Ltd.

Founded in 1945, KARL STORZ are family-owned and are highly regarded as a global leader in endoscopic surgery. Our robotic camera guidance system, ARTip® SOLO, is designed for stable and tremor-free imaging which can be used in conjunction with TIPCAM®1 Rubina®; the only 10 mm rigid endoscope incorporating 2D, 3D, 4K and NIR imaging into one single device. Our extensive portfolio of proctology devices includes VAAFT and EPSiT perianal surgery to TEO® transanal surgery. And finally, experience top tier surgical field illumination with energy-efficient low-heat LED light with our LEDVISION OR Lights.

www.karlstorz.com

Kimal logo with strapline - delivering healthcare innovation

Kimal

Kimal PLC are the sole distributor of ICG (Indocyanine Green) used in fluorescence guided surgery. If you’d like to find out more about ICG or want to share your experience with ICG, visit us at the Kimal stand to speak to our clinical sales specialists.

kimal.com

King's Live: Promoting excellence in interventional endoscopy

King’s Live

King’s Live is a state of the art interventional endoscopy annual meeting at King’s College Hospital supported by charitable support from KL Foundation

www.kingslive.co.uk

Lawmed: advancing surgical possibilities together

Lawmed

Lawmed distributes innovative, procedure driven technologies to enhance patient outcomes. Our portfolio includes: AirSeal, Scopeye, CST stapling and Dynamesh, IPST 3D mesh for the treatment of parastomal hernias.

lawmed.co.uk

MAS logo

MAS

MAS are suppliers of The RAFAELO and FISTURA Procedures across the UK, the revolutionary radiofrequency based solutions for Haemorrhoids and Fistulas, which are rapidly becoming the go-to, safe and reliable, treatments by colorectal surgeons.

www.modernaestheticsolutions.com

The Medical Specialist Group LLP - logo

The Medical Specialist Group LLP

Pack your stethoscope and snorkel! We’re recruiting for a consultant colorectal surgeon. Visit our stand and speak to our doctors to find out why you can have it all as a consultant in Guernsey.

www.msg.gg

Oceam Med logo with strapline - Surgical & Medical Device Technologies

Ocean Med

Ocean Med provides visualisation devices (optical colposcopes and video colposcopes), patient positioning aids (patient chairs) and energy devices (surgical lasers) for high resolution anoscopy.

www.ocean-med.co.uk

PENTAX® Medical logo

Endoscopy Village workshop sponsors

PENTAX Medical

Welcome to the World of Intelligence with PENTAX Medical. A leading provider of flexible endoscopy products and accessories, designed to meet an extensive spectrum of clinical specialties including Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, Urology and ENT. Our mission is to improve patient care and healthcare delivery with a focus on quality, clinically relevant innovation, and simplicity.

www.pentaxmedical.com

POLARIS - Pathway of Low Anterior Resection Syndrome relief after Surgery

POLARiS: Trial Within a Cohort

NIHR funded project exploring LARS and evaluating clinical and cost-effectiveness of Trans-anal irrigation or Sacral neuromodulation versus optimised conservative management for people with major LARS.

Quilter Financial Advisers

Quilter

Our financial consultants have an in-depth knowledge of the NHS Pension. They can help you see what your retirement may look like and can help maximise benefits. They can show you how to mitigate potential tax liabilities. Tax treatment varies according to individual circumstances.

www.quilter.com

Raise Healthcare logo

Raise Healthcare

Raise Healthcare are specialised suppliers of high quality biologic and synthetic hernia solutions, promoting excellent patient outcomes with a cost conscious focus. The unique properties of EGIS are ideal in advanced abdominal wall and pelvic floor surgery, whilst PressFit offers an ano-rectal fistula solution.

www.raisehealthcare.co.uk

Sela Medical - Premier quality healthcare solutions

Sela Medical

Sela Medical are the sole distributors for GEM Italy, the manufacturers of Glubran2 glue and various applicators such as the Glutack for laparoscopic and open hernia repair.

www.selamedical.co.uk

SurgEase logo

SurgEase Innovations

SurgEase Innovations is a pioneering medical technology company founded by a British bowel surgeon that has created market-leading telestration software (CHiP) and hardware solutions (LumenEye X1), to improve diagnostic accuracy and clinical outcomes for patients.

surgease.com

Surgery: Connecting Surgeons. Shaping the Future

SURGERY

SURGERY is created by surgeons for surgeons.  We are the go-to independent website for all surgical and operating theatre teams, sharing unique surgery insights, perspectives, and updates from around the globe. We are passionate about showcasing all that is new in surgery, providing the leading platform to access the most up to date and independent surgical news.

Sign for free today - https://surgery.international/register/

surgery.international

Symprove for professionals

Symprove

Symprove is a unique water-based probiotic that works differently to dairy or tablet formulas to deliver 10 billion live, multi-strain bacteria to the colon.

www.symprove.com

TELA Bio logo

TELA Bio

At TELA Bio, we’re obsessively focused on creating solutions for gaps in soft-tissue surgical innovation that can improve patient outcomes. To us, this means providing innovative soft-tissue reconstruction solutions that preserve and restore the patient’s own anatomy while minimizing long-term exposure to permanent synthetic materials.

www.telabio.com