ABSTRACT

IAGES (Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons) and SSN (South Asian Society of Surgery) is happy to share the abstract submission information for the upcoming South Asian Conference to be held from 31st Jan to 2nd Feb 2025 at Kathmandu, Nepal.

Below is a general guide to help you with the abstract submission process:

1. Abstract Categories

You can choose one of the various categories or tracks for abstract submissions, such as:

• Foregut Surgery (e.g., esophagus, stomach surgery, GERD).
• Bariatric Surgery (e.g., weight loss surgery, metabolic surgery).
• Robotic Surgery (including robotic-assisted procedures in various specialties).
• Hernia Surgery (including complex or minimally invasive hernia repairs).
• Endoscopy (e.g., advanced diagnostic or therapeutic endoscopic techniques).
• Colorectal Surgery (e.g., bowel cancer, inflammatory bowel diseases).
• Hepatobiliary Oncology (liver, pancreas, biliary system cancers).
• Simulation and Education (innovative approaches to teaching surgery and medical education).

2. Abstract Format

Abstracts are usually required to follow specific formatting rules. Typically, these may include:

• Word limit: 250-400 words.
• Structured format: Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion (with some conferences requiring additional sections like Aims or Objectives).
• Keywords: 3-5 keywords related to the topic.
• References: Some conferences require citations in the abstract, though this is not always mandatory.

3. Deadline for Submission

Make sure to submit your abstracts well before the submission deadline 20th January 2025. Late submissions may not be considered.

4. Types of Abstract Submissions

Conferences may offer different categories for submitting abstracts, such as:

• Free Paper Presentations: These are typically oral presentations during the conference.
• Faculty Papers: Papers submitted by senior faculty or experienced surgeons.
• Postgraduate Resident Paper Presentations: Abstracts can be submitted by MS/DNB/MCh/FNB/FRCS/MRCS/Fellowship trainees under this category.

Please submit your abstracts online at www.iagesinternational.com.

Follow the step-by-step instructions for uploading your abstract, selecting topics, and providing author details.

5. Peer Review and Acceptance

Once submitted, abstracts usually go through a peer-review process, where they are evaluated based on their scientific quality, relevance, innovation, and clarity. If accepted, you may be asked to present your paper on various categories during the conference.

6. Abstract Presentation and Award Considerations

The IAGES SSN South Asian Conference offers awards for the best presentations or innovative work in specific categories, such as “Best Surgical Innovation” or “Best Educational Abstract.”

If you are presenting your abstract, prepare for possible Q&A sessions following your presentation.

7. Important Tips for Abstract Writing

• Clarity: Be concise and clear about your research or clinical findings.
• Relevance: Ensure that your abstract is relevant to the conference themes.
• Data: Provide clear and precise data, especially if it supports the conclusions of your study or case.
• Originality: Highlight any novel techniques, approaches, or findings.
• Ethics: If applicable, include a statement about ethics approval for clinical studies or trials.
• Videos: Quality video is the cornerstone of a good presentation. Use appropriate editing tools to make it precise and with appropriate flow.