Abstract

Call for Abstracts

Are you proud of the quality of your research? Do you want to present your abstract at a premier conference and publish it? The WCES 2025 is the ideal global platform for you to publicise your best research.

 

 

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15 August, 2025
Abstract Submission Deadline
 

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1 Sept, 2025
Abstract Acceptance Notification
 

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30 Sept, 2025
Abstract Registration Deadline
 

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10 Oct, 2025
Material Submission Deadline

Why Submit Your Abstract at WCES 2025?

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  • Contribute your knowledge and expertise to advance patient care outcomes.
  • Engage with industry peers, broaden your professional network, and gain global recognition for your contributions.
  • Participate in the Poster, Oral, or Video Competition for a chance to win prestigious awards and cash prizes.
  • Receive an official Award Certificate endorsed by WCES 2025, recognising your achievements.

Assessment

Abstracts will be evaluated through a blind review process and scored based upon the following criteria.

  • Relevance to the congress theme.
  • Scientific merit of research (including methodological rigor and contemporary contribution to knowledge).
  • Quality, clarity, and completeness of abstracts.

Marking Scheme

Text Abstract

20%

Originality

20%

Methodology &

20%

Appropriateness Of

20%

Significance Of

20%

Clinical Relevance

Video

15%

Written Summary

50%

Content

25%

10%

Video 

Submission Process and General Info

  • Authors must create user account at the Congress Abstract Portal to submit the abstract online. Abstracts received through offline methods such as email, WhatsApp, or any other tool will not be considered by the scientific committee. 
  • More than one abstract can be submitted from one user account.  
  • Authors may indicate their preferred presentation format (oral, e-poster, or video); however, the final decision rests with the scientific committee after evaluation. 
  • Inquiries about the abstract submission process can be directed to contact@wces2025.com. 

  • Abstracts must contain original scientific data collected by the author(s). All reports must be based on completed work. No “in progress” studies will be accepted. Statements such as “results will be discussed” or “data will be presented” will not be accepted.
  • Abstracts must be written in clear and concise English.
  • Abstracts must be comprised of:
    • A title;
    • Author names: First name(s) and last name(s). Full names are required;
    • The affiliation (only one), including country, of each author;
    • Any abbreviations should be defined where first mentioned;
    • A body structured under Introduction/Background, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion.
  • Any abbreviations should be defined where first mentioned.
  • Avoid text in bold or italics.
  • A maximum of 300 words.

Video Submission

  • You are required to submit BOTH the text abstract that outline aspects of the operation you wish to demonstrate and the clinical scenario; as well as the video itself.
  • Video duration: 2~3 minutes ONLY
  • Video must include a voice-over but should not feature any background music.
  • Ensure that all video links are shared directly to the abstract portal with open access. Attachments via email will not be considered. 
  • Respect copyright: Only upload videos that you made or that you are authorised to use. This means do not upload videos that you did not make or use content in your videos to which someone else owns the copyright, such as snippets of copyrighted programs, or videos made by other users, without the necessary authorisation.
  • Video submissions with a commercial nature will not be considered for presentation. If a submission is funded by commercial entities, it must be explicitly disclosed in a disclaimer at the beginning of the video.

  • A maximum of 6 figures is allowed and must be uploaded separately.
  • Figure(s) must be numbered clearly (eg. Figure 1).
  • Figure(s) should be cited in the abstract to which they belong.
  • Figure(s) formats: .jpeg, png.
  • A minimum resolution of 72 dpi is required.
  • Figure legend should appear in the abstract text rather than as part of the figure file(s).

  • Modifications can be made until the submission deadline. Resupplies, different versions of abstracts, or instructions to delete after submission will not be considered. 
  • Abstracts will not be edited and proofread by the committee. Any errors in spelling, grammar or scientific fact in the abstract text will be reproduced as typed by the author.
  • The abstracts will be amended to house style as appropriate.

  • Authors of all abstracts are required to grant an exclusive licence on a worldwide basis to the Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia (ELSA) and the International Federation of Societies of Endoscopic Surgeons (IFSES) and/or co-owners or contracting owning societies (where published by the ELSA and IFSES on their behalf) in accordance with ELSA and IFSES’s standard licence.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure that the corresponding/lead author of each abstract is aware that by submitting their work for publication they are agreeing to the terms and conditions of ELSA and IFSES’s standard licence to publish for abstracts. As this is an exclusive licence, you must ensure that signed agreement is obtained from the author (which may be via electronic signature) and must be able to supply evidence of this to the ELSA and IFSES upon written request.

  • Notification of acceptance, including details of the presentation format, will be sent out on 1 September 2025.
  • The Scientific Committee retains the authority to decide the presentation format and topics. As presentation slots are limited, some abstracts may be reallocated to different formats.
  • Notification of acceptance or rejection will be sent only to the submitting (corresponding) author. Please note that only the corresponding author will receive an email concerning the status and is responsible for informing all co-authors. Authors whose abstracts have been accepted will receive instructions for the presentation of their abstract/video.
  • If an author is invited to present and does not confirm their participation by the registration deadline, the abstract/video may be withdrawn. Declined invitations will result in automatic withdrawal.  

Abstracts are only accepted online at the Abstract Submission page by 15 August 2025. Authors must conform to the following guidelines and structure their abstracts accordingly. Abstracts not conforming to the guidelines will not be reviewed.

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Terms & Conditions

  • The Scientific Committee reserves the right to make the final decision about the abstract acceptance and its scheduling into the program based on topics and time constraints.
  • Each abstract submission must indicate whether the material was published or presented in any prior congresses or granted any awards.
  • All presenters must register to attend the congress by 10 October 2025 and be present at the time of congress.
  • Certificate of Appreciation will be granted to all the presenters to honour their presentations. 
  • Inquiries about the abstract submission process can be directed to contact@wces2025.com.