Ap ASICON 2025

Categories of Presentations

Abstract submissions start on 26th June 2025.
Last date for receipt of abstract is 31st July 2025.
The presenting author should be a member of ASI.
Not more than 2 papers or posters will be accepted from the same presenter.
Only the presenting author should submit the abstract
Submissions are accepted under multiple competitive and non-competitive categories.
Single case reports will be accepted as posters only.
Top three entries in competitive categories will receive Certificates of Merit.
All presenters will receive a Certificate of Presentation from AP ASI.
Abstract must not exceed 300 words.
Scientific Committee reserves the right to assign the paper to any session it deems fit.
Proof of Registration of the presenter in APASICON 2025 is a must for accepting any paper.
There should be a covering letter with a declaration by the presenter that the work is carried out by him/her and the team, If any and has not been presented or published earlier.
Covering letter should mention the category to which the presenter wishes the paper to be included and contain the ASI membership number of the Presenter.
The abstract, covering letter with declaration, proof of registration, and proof of age for competitive categories shall be uploaded to the APASICON 2025 portal: www.apasicon2025.com.

All posters must be submitted in e-poster format.
The presenting author must be an ASI member.
Last date for abstract submission is July 31st, 2025.
Abstracts must be submitted in English and structured as follows:
- Introduction / Background
- Materials & Methods
- Results
- Conclusion
Single case reports may be submitted in poster format using the structure:
- Introduction
- Case Report
- Discussion
- Conclusion
The abstract text must not exceed 300 words.
Final selection of abstracts will be made by the Committee. Attempts to influence the review process will not be entertained.
Rule of Two: A maximum of two abstracts (Paper/Poster combined) may be submitted by the same presenting author. Additional abstracts must name a co-author as the presenter.
Only the corresponding author will be notified of acceptance or rejection and must inform co-authors accordingly.
A poster preparation template will be emailed upon selection.
Posters must not contain videos and should not exceed 5 MB in size.
Certificates will be issued only upon successful Presentation of the e-poster onsite.

ASI Membership is mandatory for the presenting author.
Only Postgraduates in General Surgery are eligible.
Last date for abstract submission is July 31st, 2025.
Abstracts must be in English and structured as follows:
- Introduction / Background
- Materials & Methods
- Results
- Conclusion
Only original research work is accepted.
Single case reports and case series are not accepted in this category.
Abstract must be within 300 words.
Final selection will be made by the Committee. Attempts to influence the review process will not be entertained.
Rule of One applies as per APASICON guidelines.
Only the corresponding author will receive notification of acceptance/rejection.
Date and time of presentation will be communicated later.
Presentations must be in Microsoft PowerPoint format.
Presentation duration: 7 minutes + 3 minutes for discussion.
Title slide must contain only the title and name of the presenter.
Institution or guide’s name must not appear anywhere in the presentation.
Non-adherence to the above guidelines will lead to disqualification.
Certificate will be issued only after oral presentation.

ASI Membership is mandatory for the presenting author.
Open to young surgeons below 40 years of age. Proof of age is required.
Last date for abstract submission is July 31st, 2025.
Abstracts must be in English and structured as follows:
- Introduction / Background
- Materials & Methods
- Results
- Conclusion
Only original research work is accepted.
Single case reports and case series are not accepted in this category.
Abstract must be within 300 words.
Final selection will be made by the Committee. Attempts to influence the review process will not be entertained.
Rule of One applies.
Only the corresponding author will receive notification of acceptance/rejection.
Date and time of presentation will be communicated later.
Presentations must be in Microsoft PowerPoint format.
Presentation duration: 7 minutes + 3 minutes for discussion.
Title slide must contain only the title and assigned code number of the presenter.
Institution or guide’s name must not appear anywhere in the presentation.
Non-adherence to the above guidelines will lead to disqualification.
Certificate will be issued only after oral presentation.

ASI Membership is mandatory for the presenting author.
Consultants and Postgraduates in General Surgery are eligible.
Last date for abstract submission is July 31st, 2025.
Abstracts must be in English and structured as follows:
- Introduction / Background
- Materials & Methods
- Results
- Conclusion
Only original research work is accepted.
Single case reports and case series are not accepted in this category.
Abstract must be within 300 words.
Final selection will be made by the Committee. Attempts to influence the review process will not be entertained.
Rule of Two applies as per APASICON guidelines.
Only the corresponding author will receive notification of acceptance/rejection.
Date and time of presentation will be communicated later.
Presentations must be in Microsoft PowerPoint format.
Presentation duration: 7 minutes + 3 minutes for discussion.
Certificate will be issued only after oral presentation.

Video Presentation – Open to both Postgraduates and Consultants

ASI Membership is mandatory for the presenting author.

Consultants and Postgraduates in General Surgery are eligible.
Last date for abstract submission is July 31st, 2025.
Abstracts must be in English and structured
Only original video is accepted.
Abstract must be within 300 words.
Final selection will be made by the Committee. Attempts to influence the review process will not be entertained.
Only the corresponding author will receive notification of acceptance/rejection..
Date and time of presentation will be communicated later.
Presentations should be in MP4 format. The quality of video should be acceptable.
Slides for title and case description can be added.
Non-adherence to the above guidelines will lead to disqualification.
Certificate will be issued only after physical presentation.