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Abstract Guidelines

Please carefully review the guidelines and specifications before preparing and submitting your abstract for ISTSTCON 2026.

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Abstract Submission Guidelines

Please carefully review the following guidelines before preparing and submitting your abstract.

Master Video
Poster
Paper

General Guidelines

  • Conference registration is mandatory for abstract submission.
  • The presenting author is required to ensure that all co-authors are aware of the content of the abstract before submission.
  • The presenting author must be listed as the first author.
  • Submitted abstracts should include non-published data.
  • All abstracts should be submitted and presented in clear English with accurate grammar and spelling.
  • You may submit more than 1 abstract.
  • Please note that the submitting author will receive all correspondence about the abstract, so we advise that the submitting author details entered are the same details as those of the presenting author.
  • By submission of the abstract, the author transfers copyright ownership to the organizing committee for publication. The organizing committee reserves the right to reproduce the abstract/presentation made in the conference in print or electronic media.
  • Abstracts may not be edited/updated after final submission.
  • Your abstract is not successfully submitted until you receive a confirmation e-mail.
Last Date for Abstract Submission

10th November 2026

Abstract Specifications

Abstract Title Maximum 20 words
Abstract Body Maximum 250 words
Confirmation Confirmation e-mail required

Category and Subcategory

01 MASTER VIDEO

Interesting surgical procedures.

02 POSTER

Interesting case report or case series.

03 PAPER

Original research.

Abstract Structure

The abstract should have the following sub-headings:

01 Introduction
02 Methods
03 Results
04 Conclusion

Presentation Guidelines

Master Video

The surgical video may not exceed 8 minutes in length.

Poster Presentation

Presentation duration: 3 minutes. Slides should be approximately 5 to 6 slides.

Paper Presentation

Presentation duration: 8 minutes. Slides should be approximately 12 to 15 slides.

Important Submission Notice

  • By submission of the abstract, the author transfers copyright ownership to the organizing committee for publication.
  • The organizing committee reserves the right to reproduce the abstract/presentation made in the conference in print or electronic media.
  • Abstracts may not be edited or updated after final submission.
  • Your abstract is not successfully submitted until you receive a confirmation e-mail.