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Abstracts

1200+ abstracts submitted - 
a big THANK YOU to those who shared their work!

Abstract Volume

Abstract volume - Out Now!

The official abstract volume is now  available.

Download Abstract Volume.

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Abstract Information

Free Papers

Free paper presentations are oral sessions in which authors present their original research to an audience. Each presentation is assigned a session ID and is listed in the Scientific Program.
 

Posters

Posters are available for viewing throughout the day on electronic poster panels located at the Exhibition Terrazza, Level 7. E-posters can also be accessed via the electronic Portal.
 

Poster Walks

Poster Walks are moderated sessions with scheduled times available online. These sessions provide an excellent opportunity to engage directly with authors, ask questions, and discuss emerging research.

Guidelines & Templates

Free Paper and Video Presentations

A free paper presentation is an oral session where authors present their original research to an audience.

Each presenter is given a short, scheduled time slot to summarize their study, followed by a brief discussion or Q&A session. These sessions are typically grouped by topic and moderated by a session chair.

Please not, abstracts have received a specific presentation slot number. Your number is indicated on the abstract in the
Abstract Volume.

Poster Walk 

​A poster walk is a guided session where authors briefly present their posters and interact with participants.

It will take place at a scheduled time in the Terrazza Exhibition Area (Level 7).

Please not, abstracts have received a specific poster walk number. The number is indicated on the abstract in the
Abstract Volume.

E-Poster Exhibition (no scheduled presentation)

The e-poster exhibition will be presented electronically on dedicated e-poster boards.

All accepted posters will be displayed in a digital format and will be accessible to congress participants throughout the entire event on Terrazza Level 7.  The exhibition will run from Monday, 20 April to Thursday, 23 April, and posters may be viewed at any time during official congress hours.

Participants are encouraged to visit the e-poster area to explore the research presentations and, where applicable, engage with authors during scheduled poster sessions.

Please note that printed posters are not permitted for display or attachment unless prior approval has been obtained from the congress organizers.

Please not, abstracts have received a specific poster exhibition number. The number is indicated on the abstract in the Abstract Volume.

Key Dates

  • 31 October 2025: Notification of Acceptance or Rejection
    (If the notification email was not received, please contact                                  the Scientific Office at surgery@iss-sic.com)

  • 15 November 2025: Deadline to register and pay for presenting authors

  • 15 January 2026: Extended Deadline Submission Category 7

  • 10 February 2026: Notifications of acceptance

  • 18 February 2026: Notifications regarding abstract results for Categeries 1 to 6 have been emailed to the presenting authors. For any inquiries, please contact surgery@iss-sic.com)

  • 19 February 2026: Oral and Video Abstract Presentations are now published in the Scientific Program

  • 31 March 2026: Upload additional pictures (information via email)

Categories

1 General Topics organized by ISS/SIC

1.01 Basic Science

1.02 Cardiothoracic Surgery

1.03 General Surgery

1.04 Head and Neck Surgery

1.05 Pediatric Surgery

1.06 Surgical Education and Simulation (IASSS)

1.07 Transplantation

1.08 Vascular Surgery

1.09 Surgery in Low resource Countries

1.10 Non-technical Skills (e.g. Ethics, Professionalism…)

1.11 Robotic surgery

1.12 AI surgery

 

 

2 Digestive Surgery organized by ISDS

2.01 Upper Gastro-Intestinal Surgery

2.02 Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Surgery

2.03 Colo-Rectal Surgery

2.04 Bariatric surgery

2.05 Hernia and Abdominal wall Surgery

2.06 Digestive Surgery - Miscellaneous

 

 

3 Endocrine Surgery

3.01 Adrenal

3.02 Basic Science

3.03 Pancreas

3.04 Parathyroid

3.05 Thyroid

3.06 Endocrine Surgery - Miscellaneous

 


 

4 Trauma & Intensive Care organized by IATSIC / APIMSF / ISBI

4.01 Trauma surgery

4.02 Basic Science

4.03 Resuscitation

4.04 Surgical Intensive Care

4.05 Trauma Education

4.06 Trauma Systems and Quality of Care

4.07 Trauma – Miscellaneous

4.08 Military Surgery (APIMSF)

4.09 Burns Surgery (ISBI)

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5 Breast Surgery organized by BSI

5.01 Basic Science

5.02 Breast Cancer

5.03 Breast Disease-Miscellaneous

 

 

6 Nutrition & Metabolism organized by IASMEN

6.01 Basic Science

6.02 Intestinal Failure

6.03 Perioperative Care (ERAS)

6.04 Sepsis

6.05 Shock

6.06 Surgical Metabolism

6.07 Surgical Nutrition

7 Digestive Surgery organized by AMCE
(Abstracts in Spanish only)

7.01 Upper Gastro-Intestinal Surgery

7.02 Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Surgery

7.03 Colo-Rectal Surgery

7.04 Bariatric surgery

7.05 Hernia and Abdominal wall Surgery

7.06 Digestive Surgery - Miscellaneous

Thank you to all reviewers

Schlottmann Francisco, Argentina

Martin Katherine, Australia

Ung Owen, Australia

Tuchmann Albert, Austria

Prusa Alexander, Austria

Smolle-Jüttner Freyja, Austria

Uranüs Selman, Austria

Yusif-zade Kanan, Azerbaijan

Fraga Gustavo, Brazil

Scarpelini Sandro, Brazil

Chichom Mefire Alain, Cameroon

Prakash Ipshita, Canada

Razek Tarek, Canada

Braghetto Italo, Chile

Possfelt-Moller Emma, Denmark

Kauhanen Susanna, Finland

Becker Horst-Peter, Germany

Gyedu Adam, Ghana

Chan Sharon Wing Wai, Hong Kong SAR

Gupta Amit, India

Agarwal Gaurav, India

Ramakant Pooja, India

Wakabayashi Go, Japan

Kurihara Hayato , Japan

Yamashita Hiroharu, Japan

Kazusaka Hiroko, Japan

Kikuchi Hirotoshi, Japan

Sugitani Iwao, Japan

Kotani Joji, Japan

Shinoda Masahiro, Japan

Nakayama Naomi, Japan

Nomura Sachiyo, Japan

Shien Tadahiko, Japan

Fuchimoto Yasushi, Japan

See Mee Hoong, Malaysia

Liceaga Fuentes Adriana Elizabeth, Mexico

Diaz Giron Gidi Alejandro, Mexico

Prado Calleros Alejandro, Mexico

Rossano Garcia Alejandro, Mexico

Tapia Contla Brenda Ruth, Mexico

López Caballero Carlos, Mexico

Carvallo Guevara Claudia Patricia, Mexico

Figueroa Tentori Daniel, Mexico

Montalvo Eduardo , Mexico

Stoppen Margain Enrique , Mexico

Castelan Hernandez Erick Said, Mexico

Ramirez Madera Federico , Mexico

Rodriguez Salgado Fernando Antonio, Mexico

Miller Fogel Harry Steven, Mexico

Montoya Ramírez Jesús, Mexico

Díaz-Pizarro Graf José Ignacio, Mexico

Garcia Pineda Manuel Garcia, Mexico

Frias Garcia Martin Vicente, Mexico

Santana Miguel Darío, Mexico

Nuñez Olliver, Mexico

Vidal González Pablo, Mexico

Gonzalez Contreras Quintin Hector, Mexico

Pardiñaz Marin Raúl, Mexico

Sanchez Gomez Raul Hiramm, Mexico

Reynoso Gonzalez Ricardo , Mexico

Hill Andrew, New Zealand

Ameh Emmanuel A., Nigeria

Holtan Anders, Norway

Gaarder Christine, Norway

Naess Paal Aksel , Norway

Barczynski Marcin, Poland

Alexandrino Henrique , Portugal

Batista Sergio , Portugal

Buccimazza Ines, South Africa

Boffard Kenneth, South Africa

Moeng Maeyane Stephens, South Africa

Hardcastle Timothy, South Africa

Park Do-Joong, South Korea

Han Ho-Seong, South Korea

Durán-Poveda Manuel, Spain

Somaratne Kosala, Sri Lanka

Ellawala Ranjith, Sri Lanka

Däster Kavitha, Switzerland

Hubner Martin, Switzerland

Schweizer Walter, Switzerland

Isik Arda, Turkey

Lobo Dileep, UK

Murphy Jamie, UK

Walsh Danielle, USA

Zonies David, USA

Doherty Gerard M. , USA

Jeruss Jacqueline, USA

Barry John, USA

Kaups Krista, USA

Bowyer Mark, USA

Walsh Matthew, USA

Sarr Michael G., USA

Barclay Stewart, USA

Palmieri Tina, USA

Tsikitis V. Liana, USA

Joe Victor Chow, USA

Contact Us

Congress Organizing & Scientific Office:

International Society of Surgery ISS/SIC

Seefeldstrasse 104, 8008 Zurich,
Switzerland

surgery@iss-sic.com

Congress Organizing Office & Sponsorship:

Asociación Mexicana de Cirugía Endoscópica

Calle General Cano No. 165, Col. San Miguel, Chapultepec. CP: 11850, CDMX

informacion@amce.org.mx

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