Guidelines for submission

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• Abstract submission is free
   

• For Video submissions, in addition to the abstract, a video should be uploaded following these guidelines:

  • The video should be in mp4 video format of at least 1020 x 720 pixel resolution

  • The video should be a maximum of 5 minutes in duration

  • The video should be labelled in the following way: <FAMILY NAME> – <ABBREVIATED TITLE> (for instance, if Dr Wong submits a video titled laparoscopic total pelvic exenteration, it might be entitled “Wong – Lap pelvic exent.mp4”

  • The final presentation should not differ significantly from the content submitted for consideration of acceptance

  • Videos submitted for selection must to contain narration
     

• For Poster submission, poster should be submitted together with the abstract.

  • Please note that orientation format of your poster should be Portrait.      

  • Posters should display the abstract title, authors (Underline presenting author’s name), institutions and affiliations

  • Language : All-posters should be prepared in English.

  • Ensure text are visible (recommended font – Arial, font size 14) and graphics are sharp.

  • Abstracts must be submitted in English, and the text limited to 250 words (excluding headings). The abstract should be structured to the following headings:

    • Introduction and Aim

    • Methodology

    • Results

    • Conclusion
       

• Word count should be included at the bottom of the submitted abstract
   

• An acknowledgement of the receipt of the abstract will be sent to the presenting author via email
   

• Accepted presentations on the day of the symposium is contingent on successful registration of the presenting author

Selection of presentations

• Abstracts selected for presentation will be based on the content and scientific merit of the submission

• Notification of acceptance will be sent to the submitting author on 1 July 2025 via email

• Instructions for presentation will be provided together with the notification

• Selections for all presentations by the committee are final

Withdrawal

If a submitting author wishes to withdraw an abstract, a written request must be made to the conference secretariat at scrs@scrs.org.sg. This should be no later than 31 July 2025. ​

Competition

Selected presentations will compete during the symposium and will be judged by a panel. Prizes will be awarded based on content and scientific merit. Winners will be announced at the end of the conference where prizes will be awarded.