Disputatio Controversia 2026
Controversies in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Dated 21st of May, 2026, 18:00-20:00, onsite at Memox Europaallee in Zürich (Reitergasse 9, 9004 Zürich, near the main station) or virtual.
Dear colleagues,
We are pleased to welcome you to the 5th edition of the “DISPUTATIO CONTROVERSIA”. Once again, we put together an exciting programme of controversial topics, which will be discussed by experts in the respective field. This format shall provide an attractive platform for you to gain an overview of complex problems and possible solutions in our daily medical practice.
We are looking forward to meeting you in person in Zurich. With your participation, you will be able to receive "Continuing Medical Education" credits.
An evening full of reflections and thought-provoking discussions is waiting for us!
Best regards
Prof. Dr. med. Stephan Vavricka
Prof. Dr. med. Luc Biedermann
Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Kremer
Registration
Please register here for DISPUTATIO CONTROVERSIA.
Scientific Committee
Prof. Dr. med. Stephan Vavricka:
Founder and Owner of Zentrum für Gastroenterologie und Hepatologie
Prof. Dr. Luc Biedermann:
Senior Physician
Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
University Hospital Zurich
Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Kremer:
Senior Physician
Department Gastroenterology and Hepatology
University Hospital Zurich
Speakers and Programme
IBD: Inflammation Gone, Fatige Gone – Really that Simple? And what if not?
Pro: Dr. med. Bernhard Morell
Con: Christine Manser
Gastroenterology: Intestinal Metaplasia in Gastric Biopsy: Vigorous Monitoring vs. Active Ignoring?
Pro: PD Dr. med. Simon Nennstiel
Con: PD Dr. med. Henriette Heinrich
Hepatology: HCC-Screening: Sound Medical Prevention or Medical Excess
Pro: Prof. Dr. med. Magdalena Filippwicz Sinnreich
Con: Dr. med. Nadine Stanek
Sponsors
Contact Details
Address
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Unterdorfstrasse 12
CH-8808 Pfäffikon