Call for Abstracts
Advancing Surgical Innovation, Skills and Access
SHARE YOUR RESEARCH. SHOWCASE INNOVATION. ADVANCE SURGICAL CARE.
Surgeons, clinicians, researchers, educators, trainees and healthcare innovators worldwide are invited to contribute to the scientific programme of the Global Congress on Robotic & Minimally Invasive Surgery 2027.
About the Call
The Scientific Committee welcomes research and innovation relevant to robotic surgery, minimally invasive techniques, surgical training, patient safety and equitable access to high-quality surgical care. Submissions will be considered for oral presentation following scientific review.
Research Areas
Select the research area most closely aligned with your submission.
Abstract Submission Guidelines
Please review these requirements carefully before submitting your work.
1. Eligibility and Format
- Language: English, using clear scientific language.
- Length: Maximum 300 words for the abstract body, excluding title, author details and affiliations.
- Title: Concise, informative and specific to the work.
- Authors: Provide full names, institutional affiliations, country and the presenting author’s email address.
- Keywords: Include 3–5 keywords.
- Presentation preference: All accepted abstracts are considered for in-person oral presentation only.
- Submission file: Microsoft Word (.docx), with editable text.
2. Recommended Abstract Structure
- Background / Introduction: State the problem, context and rationale.
- Objective: Clearly define the research question or aim.
- Methods: Describe the design, setting, participants or materials, and methods of analysis.
- Results: Report actual findings, including relevant numerical data where appropriate.
- Conclusion: Explain the significance, implications or potential application of the findings.
For innovation or quality-improvement projects, use comparable headings such as Problem, Intervention, Evaluation, Outcomes and Implications.
3. Research Integrity and Ethics
- Submissions must accurately represent the work and acknowledge all contributors appropriately.
- Declare relevant funding, commercial relationships and conflicts of interest.
- Research involving human participants or identifiable patient information must have appropriate ethical approval, waiver or consent as applicable.
- Do not include identifiable patient details or confidential data in the abstract.
- Disclose any previous presentation or publication of substantially similar findings.
- Abstracts should contain sufficient results for scientific assessment; proposals without findings may not be competitive.
4. Review and Presentation
- Submissions will be assessed for relevance, originality, methodological quality, clarity, results and potential impact.
- Acceptance for oral presentation is subject to Scientific Committee review and programme capacity.
- One author should be identified as the presenting author and available to present in person in Lagos.
- If an abstract is accepted, the presenting author is responsible for funding their own Congress registration, travel, accommodation, visa and other participation costs. No financial support is provided through abstract acceptance.
- Acceptance decisions will be communicated by 22 January 2027. Oral presentation specifications will be provided to successful authors.
Oral Presentation Opportunities
In-Person Oral Presentations Only
All selected abstracts will be scheduled for oral presentation at the Congress in Lagos. Poster presentations are not offered under this call. Presentation duration, slide format and session instructions will be provided following acceptance.
Presenter costs: Accepted presenting authors must fund their own registration, travel, accommodation, visa and related expenses.
Decision notification: By 22 January 2027.
How to Prepare Your Submission
Prepare
Write your abstract within the 300-word limit and check the required headings, authorship, ethics and disclosures.
Choose a Topic
Select one of the eight research areas and indicate whether you prefer an oral presentation.
Submit
Send your Word document to the Congress Secretariat by 15 January 2027, with the requested author and contact information.
Submit Your Abstract
To submit, email your completed abstract as a .docx attachment to congress2027@operatingroomissues.org. Use the subject line TORG 2027 Abstract Submission – [Presenting Author Surname] and include your research area in the email. All submissions are for oral presentation only.
Deadline: 15 January 2027. Please retain a copy of your submission and request acknowledgement if you do not receive one.
This button opens an email draft; it does not upload or submit a file through the website. Remember to attach the Word document before sending.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an abstract from outside Nigeria?
Yes. The call welcomes submissions from researchers and professionals worldwide. Presentations at the Congress are planned to be in person.
Are poster presentations accepted?
No. This call is strictly for in-person oral presentations.
Does abstract acceptance cover Congress registration?
No. Accepted presenting authors are responsible for their own registration, travel, accommodation, visa and other participation costs.
When will acceptance decisions be announced?
Acceptance decisions will be communicated by 22 January 2027 to the presenting author’s email address.
Who can I contact about my submission?
Email congress2027@operatingroomissues.org with your name and abstract title.
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