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Call for Abstracts

Submit Your Abstract

OSSICON 2027 invites original scientific abstracts from bariatric surgeons, metabolic medicine specialists, endocrinologists, dieticians, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals. Accepted abstracts will be presented as Oral Presentations, ePosters, or Video submissions.

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Key Dates

Important Dates

Submission Opens

1st September 2026

Portal opens for abstract uploads

Submission Deadline

15th November 2026

23:59 IST — No extensions will be granted

Acceptance Notification

1st December 2026

Authors notified of acceptance / rejection

Withdrawal Period

One week after notification

Withdrawal requests accepted within this window

Instructions for Authors

Submission Guidelines

Format & Length Requirements

Element Requirement
Abstract Title Max 20 words — must be in UPPERCASE
Abstract Body Max 350 words (including acknowledgements)
Tables Maximum 2 tables
Images Max 2 images; each ≤ 500 KB, 600×800 px; JPG, GIF, or PNG
Video Max 5 minutes, 500 MB, min 1280×720 resolution, .mp4 only

Required Abstract Structure

All abstracts must follow this structured format:

1
Background

Context and rationale

2
Objectives

Aims of the study

3
Methods

Study design and approach

4
Results

Findings and data

5
Conclusion

Key takeaways

Key Rules

  • All submissions must be made via the online submission system on this page.
  • No changes or transfer of registration are allowed once an abstract is submitted.
  • Abstracts must not contain patient identifiers, hospital ID numbers, or other identifying information.
  • Only original data will be accepted — no previously published or duplicate work.
  • Presenting authors must register and pay the conference fees to present their work.

Mandatory Declarations

By submitting, all authors confirm that:

  • All information in the abstract is accurate and complete.
  • Content cannot be modified after submission.
  • All co-authors consent to submission and potential publication.
  • The work does not infringe on any third-party rights.
  • The presenting author will be a registered participant at OSSICON 2027.
  • Please disclose if AI has been used in your abstract.

Quick Summary

  • Max title: 20 words (UPPERCASE)
  • Max body: 350 words
  • Max images: 2 (JPG/PNG/GIF, 500KB each)
  • Max video: 5 min / 500 MB / .mp4
  • Structure: Background → Objectives → Methods → Results → Conclusion

Presentation Types

Oral Live spoken presentation in a plenary or breakout session.
ePoster Digital poster displayed and discussed at designated times.
Video Surgical or procedural video (max 5 min, .mp4 format).

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Topic Categories

Suggested Abstract Topics

(Not Confined to these)

Select the most relevant topic when submitting your abstract. Each submission must be assigned to one topic only.

01Combined therapies of MBS with OMM
02Obesity, MBS and Women's Health
03Novel metabolic bariatric procedures
04MBS and nutrition: malnutrition, role of dietician, malabsorption in different MBS procedures, need for supplementation after MBS
05MBS and the power of the mind: role of psychological assessment and mental health
06MBS and cancer
07Revisional MBS: indications, options and role for endoscopy
08Endoscopic bariatric procedures
09MBS and digital health
10MBS and transplant surgery
11Management of complications after MBS and impact on MBS outcomes
12Role of ERAS protocol in MBS
13MBS at the extreme of ages
14Obesity Management Medication (OMM): indications, role and future perspectives
15OMM discontinuation
16Surgical options in case of OMM failure
17OMM in children and adolescents
18Robotic surgery: indications, pros and cons
19Robotic surgery: round up of newer devices
20Obesity, MBS and abdominal wall hernias
21Biliary blunders in MBS
22Measurement of quality outcomes after MBS
23MBS and impact on cardiovascular disease
24MBS and NAFLD
25MBS and personalized medicine
26ICG and its role in revisional MBS
27MBS and the difficult abdomen
28MBS and bleeding: prevention, role of energy devices
29MBS and magnetic anastomoses
30Exercise therapy and MBS
31MBS and weight regain: mechanisms, prevention and treatment options
32Post-operative venous thromboprophylaxis in MBS
33MBS and the hiatus: to mesh or not to mesh?
34MBS and reflux
35Plastic and reconstructive surgery after MBS
36MBS in Class IV, Class V, Class VI patients
37MBS in the long-term: outcomes and results
38AI, virtual reality in endoscopy, digital operating room
39AI and development of nomograms and algorithms for the management of obesity
40SASI
41Transit bipartition: different options, rationale and outcomes
42Internal Hernia (IH) after MBS: techniques
43RYGB: mechanism of action, impact on obesity-related medical conditions and long-term weight loss
44LSG: Pros, cons, tips and tricks to avoid complications
45OAGB: bile reflux and risk of cancer
46Marginal ulcer treatment and prevention in MBS
47MBS and physiology of the gut-brain-axis
48Training and education in MBS
49Public Health, Policy & Advocacy
50Community Engagement, Awareness & Education
51Imaging & Diagnostics in Obesity

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Authors & Presenters

Online ePoster Guidelines

Please read the guidelines below carefully before preparing and uploading your E-Poster. Following these instructions will ensure your submission is displayed correctly at the E-Poster stations during OSSICON 2027.

E-Poster Viewing

  • Presenters will receive an upload link via e-mail in late December 2026.
  • Abstracts allocated to E-Poster Viewing will be uploaded for display from the start of the meeting at the E-Poster stations.
  • Only posters submitted by registered participants will be displayed.
  • The deadline for uploading your E-Poster is 2nd January 2027.

Prepare your E-Poster

Technical specification for E-Poster preparation:

  • Submit your E-Poster as a PDF file (1 page is recommended).
  • Prepare your poster in landscape orientation using a PowerPoint 16:9 slide, then save it as a PDF.
  • Use standard font types only, such as Arial, Calibri, Verdana, Times New Roman or Helvetica.
  • Use a font size greater than 11pt to ensure readability.
  • Do not include hyperlinks, animated images, animations or embedded videos.
  • Images and tables should be at least 200dpi for clear display.
  • Use copy-paste to insert images directly — do not insert embedded documents.
  • Avoid overlapping objects and layers in your design.
  • Do not use symbols or special characters in the file name.
  • The maximum file size is 5MB.
  • An optional E-Poster template is available for download.

Please note that you may NOT save the file name with any characters or symbols – only letters and numbers and no spaces in the file name.

By following the guidelines above, you will ensure your E-Poster is displayed correctly. Without following these instructions, your E-Poster will be unable to be uploaded.

Publication Consent

By uploading your E-Poster file, you agree to have it published in the official Journal of OSSI (JBS).

For questions, please e-mail info@ossicon2027.com.

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