April 14-17, 2010, National Harbor, MD
WCES Call for Abstracts - Scientific Session

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS HAS PASSED. Submitters will be notified of acceptance status by early December 2009.

www.submitmyabstract.com/default.cfm?meetingId=26529

You may still log into the submission site to view your abstract(s) text but you will not be able to make any changes to your submissions.

Abstract Submission Supporting Documents:

• Abstract Submission Template.
• Abstract Submission Rules & Guidelines.
• Video Abstract Submission Instructions.
  • TWO OPTIONS to submit a video abstract (use ONLY 1 option):
    • Upload each video abstract via the following link:
      • www.sages.org/upload
    • Mail to SAGES office (1) CD-ROM of each video
• Manual for Abstract Submission Site.

Dear Colleague,

You are invited to submit paper and video abstracts to the Scientific Session, to be held during the 12th World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery (WCES), jointly hosted by SAGES & CAGS. The meeting will be held April 14-17, 2010 in National Harbor, MD at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center. You must be a member of any of the IFSES Member Societies (SAGES, CAGS, ALACE, FELAC, ELSA, JSES, CSLES, IAGES, EAES and GSA), or have a member of any of the Member Societies sponsor you to submit an abstract.

The program will consist of oral presentations, video presentations, and poster presentations. The program committee will be responsible for selecting the length of the oral and video presentations.

All paper and video abstracts MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA THE SAGES ABSTRACTS SUBMISSION SITE. See submission instructions, digital guidelines, video submission instructions, etc. above.

Important Notice: The following Abstract Submission Policies will be firmly enforced

• No Previously Published Submission: The abstract submitted must present original work that has not and will not be published or presented prior to the 2010 WCES meeting.
• No Dual Submissions: The abstract must not have been submitted to any other upcoming meeting in North America.
• No Previously Presented Data: All abstracts must be new and original content OR include at least 50% new data if previously presented at a meeting.
• Manuscript Submission: Accepted Oral Abstract Presenters must submit a complete manuscript to Surgical Endoscopy.
• Digital Poster Submission: If selected for a Poster Presentation, a digital version of the poster must be submitted.

If you have any questions, please contact the SAGES office at 310-437-0544 x120 or email:

Sincerely,

Barry Salky, MD
SAGES Program Chair

Daniel Herron, MD
SAGES Program Co-Chair

Christopher Schlacta, MD
CAGS Chair