5th Emirates Surgeons International Conference

Abstract Submission Guidelines

-5th Emirates Surgeons International Conference (ESIC 2026) The Scientific Committee invites surgeons, researchers, surgical residents, and medical professionals to submit their original work for presentation at the 5th Emirates Surgeons International Conference.

Important Dates

• Abstract Submission Deadline : 30 September 2026
• Notification of Acceptance : 10 October 2026
• Presenter Registration Deadline : 20 October 2026
• Conference Dates : 06 – 07 November 2026

Presentation Types

• Oral Presentation: 10–12 minute presentation followed by a 3-minute Q&A.
• Poster Presentation: Physical poster display (Portrait format: 70 cm W × 90 cm H).
• Video Presentation: 5–7 minute edited surgical technique/case video with audio narration.

Submission Tracks & Topics

• General Surgery & Laparoscopy
• Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery
• Surgical Oncology & Breast Surgery
• Colorectal & Hepatobiliary Surgery
• Pediatric & Trauma Surgery

Abstract Formatting Rules

• Language: All submissions must be written in clear English.
• Word Limit: Maximum of 300 words (excluding abstract title, author names, and affiliations).
• Title: Concise and descriptive, written in Title Case (e.g., Laparoscopic Management of Complex Abdominal Wall Hernias).
• Authors: Full name, institutional affiliation, city, country, and email address for the presenting author and all co-authors.
• Surgical Innovation, AI & Robotic

Abstract Structure (Required Headings):

• Background & Objectives: Statement of the problem and study objective.
• Methods: Study design, setting, patient sample, and procedures.
• Results: Key findings with specific statistical data.
• Conclusion: Main takeaways and clinical relevance.
• (For Surgical Case Reports/Videos: Introduction, Case Description, Discussion/Conclusion).

Policies & Rules

• Originality: Submissions must represent original, completed work that has not been previously published or presented elsewhere prior to this conference.
• Review Process: All abstracts will undergo a blind peer-review by the Scientific Committee based on scientific rigor, relevance, and originality.
• Mandatory Registration: The presenting author of an accepted abstract must register and pay the registration fee by 20 October 2026 to be included in the official final scientific program.
• Non-Commercial Policy: Presentations must strictly focus on scientific data and clinical merit. Product branding or commercial advertising is strictly prohibited.