Call For Abstracts

Abstract/Video Submission Guidelines

Submission Deadline:  December 1, 2024
Acceptance Notification to Presenter:  January 3, 2025
Course Registration Deadline for Presenter:  January 17, 2025

We welcome oral, video and (electronic) poster presentation submissions of original research in the areas of:

• Benign Abdominal
• Benign Anorectal
• Malignant Diseases
• Pelvic Floor
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Basic Science
• New Technology
• Other

Instructions: Please read instructions below prior to submitting your abstract.  Only abstracts submitted via the online system will be accepted.

• Abstract word limit: 300 words
• Only one submission per primary author per presentation type allowed. (Max: 3)
• The primary author is the presenter (unless otherwise specified) and will be required to register and attend the conference. All expenses (e.g., registration, airfare, lodging, etc.) associated with submission and presentation are the responsibility of the presenter.
• The presenter of the top oral, video and electronic poster presentations, selected by the Planning Committee, will receive a complimentary course registration.
• Abstract grading will be blinded. Do not include institution or other identifying information within the abstract itself for any of the submission types.
• Up to five figures/tables allowed per submission.
• Figures/tables should be saved in PDF or JPEG format.

Video Guidelines

• Submit video as original production, in final edited form, using clear voiceover in English.
• Videos must not exceed 5 minutes in length.
• Each video must also include an abstract.
• Do not include institution or other identifiers in the video. Include only the title of the abstract on a slide at the beginning of the video. Videos with identifiers will be disqualified.
• Title on video must match title on submission.
• Background music is not acceptable. Only clear, good quality videos will be considered.
• If the information is about a clinical case, narration must provide information about the case such as medical history, diagnostic work-up, and outcomes.
• If the information is about a particular procedure, the video must address the components of the procedure and include information that addresses the various surgical techniques.
• Patient privacy must be maintained at all times. Videos submitted with identifiable patient information or features will not be considered. Please obscure patient name on any images, removing personal information and blur the patient’s face if not part of procedure. The video must be HIPAA compliant.
• Do not use copyrighted images or video unless you are the copyright holder or have obtained copyright permission from the publisher. Copyright permission must be uploaded as one of the five allowable figures/tables.
• Ensure that text graphics are legible.
• If using PowerPoint slides in the video, keep content at least 50 pixels from the screen edges.
• Any video recorded with a mobile device should be recorded horizontally, not vertically.

Video Formatting:

• All videos must be minimum 720x480 and maximum of 1920x1080 for HD.
• Do not create HD video file if your content is not HD.
• Acceptable formats: MPEG-2, MP4, Quicktime Mov.

Conference Dates

February 13-15, 2025: Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Contact

Please contact Alexandra Paz with any questions.