CSSANZ News

Latest announcements, member updates, research developments and training news from the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand.

Seeking Ileoanal Pouch Patients for a Dietary Research Study

22 Apr 2026

Researchers at Monash University are seeking participants for a study exploring how diet may affect symptoms and quality of life after ileoanal pouch surgery.

Update on MBS Item 32150 - Botulinum Toxin and PRP for the treatment of Anal Fissures

13 Feb 2026

CSSANZ provides an update on proposed changes to MBS item 32150, including the likely removal of botulinum toxin for anal fissure treatment and important advice regarding PRP use.

New CSSANZ Membership Sub-Categories

20 Jan 2026

CSSANZ Council has introduced two new Ordinary Membership sub-categories.

Monash University Surgical Leadership Program – Expressions of Interest Open

13 Jan 2026

Expressions of interest are now open for the Monash University Surgical Leadership Program, a unique art-informed leadership course for surgical leaders to be held in Prato, Italy in June 2026.

CSSANZ Newsletter | Summer 2025

22 Dec 2025

Read the current CSSANZ Newsletter

Protecting Health Professionals from PRODA Scams

21 Nov 2025

A new government factsheet warns Australian health professionals about rising PRODA impersonation scams and outlines steps to protect your account.

Membership Snapshot 2025

22 Oct 2025

CSSANZ membership continues to grow steadily, with 402 active members spanning Australia and New Zealand.

Paddy Gower Has Issues

3 Oct 2025

CSSANZ President Professor Frank Frizelle appeared on the popular New Zealand current affairs programme Paddy Gower Has Issues, bringing national attention to the urgent need for earlier bowel cancer screening.

CSSANZ News

Seeking Ileoanal Pouch Patients for a Dietary Research Study

22 Apr 2026

Researchers at Monash University are seeking participants for a study exploring how diet may affect symptoms and quality of life after ileoanal pouch surgery.

Update on MBS Item 32150 - Botulinum Toxin and PRP for the treatment of Anal Fissures

13 Feb 2026

CSSANZ provides an update on proposed changes to MBS item 32150, including the likely removal of botulinum toxin for anal fissure treatment and important advice regarding PRP use.

New CSSANZ Membership Sub-Categories

20 Jan 2026

CSSANZ Council has introduced two new Ordinary Membership sub-categories.

Monash University Surgical Leadership Program – Expressions of Interest Open

13 Jan 2026

Expressions of interest are now open for the Monash University Surgical Leadership Program, a unique art-informed leadership course for surgical leaders to be held in Prato, Italy in June 2026.

CSSANZ Newsletter | Summer 2025

22 Dec 2025

Read the current CSSANZ Newsletter

Protecting Health Professionals from PRODA Scams

21 Nov 2025

A new government factsheet warns Australian health professionals about rising PRODA impersonation scams and outlines steps to protect your account.

Membership Snapshot 2025

22 Oct 2025

CSSANZ membership continues to grow steadily, with 402 active members spanning Australia and New Zealand.

Paddy Gower Has Issues

3 Oct 2025

CSSANZ President Professor Frank Frizelle appeared on the popular New Zealand current affairs programme Paddy Gower Has Issues, bringing national attention to the urgent need for earlier bowel cancer screening.