CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

MGB-OAGB International Club Congress
VIII Consensus Conference

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

ABSTRACT AND VIDEO SUBMISSION DEADLINE

Sunday, June 15, 2025 (11:59 PM CST-UTC -6)

Submit abstracts and videos online ONLY through the Electronic Registry on the MGB-OAGB International Club Congress / VIII Consensus Conference website at mgb-oagb.wikin.com.mx
Submissions sent via fax, USB, email, or any other means will NOT be considered.
All abstracts must be submitted in ENGLISH, the official language of the conference.
Abstract submissions via the Electronic Registry will be accepted 24 hours a day until the final deadline: Sunday, June 15, 2025, 11:59 PM CST (UTC-6).
Submit your paper early. System and website congestion may occur as the deadline approaches.
Submit each abstract only once. Duplicate submissions will be disregarded, and only the latest version will be considered.
Abstract quality is evaluated in a comprehensive manner. This includes content, information, spelling, presentation, structure, writing, and clarity.
Oral papers are to be presented by the lead author. In the event the lead author is unable to present, a co-author may do so, with prior notification required.
Upon submission, you will receive an email containing your folio number. Use this number to check the status of your abstract.
All communications regarding your abstract, including acceptance or rejection, will be via email. Please ensure your registered email address is accurate and current.
Notification of the Scientific Committee’s decision will be sent to the lead author by email, detailing the presentation format, date, time, location, and relevant instructions.
Participation certificates will be generated electronically, displaying the names of the lead author and co-authors as originally submitted. These names and their order cannot be changed.
The number of authors is LIMITED to a MAXIMUM of 6 (1 author and 5 co-authors). The lead author is responsible for the moral integrity and authenticity of the authors included in the abstract.

All decisions rendered by the Scientific Committee are definitive. Matters not explicitly covered by these guidelines will be resolved by the Scientific Committee during an extraordinary meeting.
The lead author, by submitting the abstract, warrants that the work is original and conforms to international ethical, academic, methodological, and scientific guidelines governing biomedical publications.
For all studies involving animals or human subjects, abstracts must include explicit documentation of approval from institutional bioethics committees or their recognized equivalents.
In the event that accepted work is not presented at the conference without prior notice, the lead or responsible author will be barred from presenting at the conference the following year.
In order to present their work lead (or presentation) authors MUST be registered in the Congress

ABSTRACT INFORMATION

Oral Presentations:

Content: Original reports including case series, prospective studies, and other relevant research.
Time Allocation: 8 minutes for presentation. Each presentation will be followed by 4 minutes for audience questions and discussion.

Video Presentations:

Content: Novel and original treatments.
Video Length: Maximum 8 minutes.
Discussion: 4 minutes for audience questions and discussion.
Narration: Live narration by the registered speaker is mandatory.
Audio: Background music is strictly prohibited.
Submission:
- Format: MP4.
- Platform: WeTransfer (http://wetransfer.com).
- Please send to both email addresses: mgboagb2025@gmail.com and andres@vrtxdevelopment.com
- Message Content: Include the video title as registered on the MGB-OAGB Consensus Conference platform.
Important: Submissions must include both an abstract and a video. Submissions missing either component after the deadline will be disqualified.

e-Poster Presentations:

Abstract Guidelines: Follow the same guidelines as detailed for oral presentations.

Please note:

The Review Committee will determine whether accepted abstracts are to be presented orally, as video or as e-posters. Authors will be notified of this decision promptly.
Clinical cases or case series with fewer than 20 patients are usually not eligible for oral presentation.
Exceptions: Oral presentations may be considered for cases involving:
- Novel techniques
- Unusual diseases
- Prospective studies

The Scientific Committee will have the final discretion in these exceptional cases. Clinical cases that do not comply with the above will be submitted directly to e-poster presentation.

Submission of documents

TYPE OF PRESENTATION*

TITLE:* Titles should be concise and precise, accurately reflecting the research. Abbreviations are prohibited, and titles must not exceed 15 words.

AUTHOR AND CO-AUTHORS* The lead author's name must be complete, beginning with the last name. Co-authors' names should include the full paternal and maternal surnames (when applicable) followed by the initials of the given name (e.g., Sánchez-Hernández LM).

INSTITUTION*

CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER *

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS *

BACKGROUND: (400 characters) * Include a concise outline of relevant published literature, the primary working hypothesis (if any), and a clear statement of the work's main objective.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: (600 characters) *Detail the study's methodological design (observational or experimental), the number of patients, evaluation methods, procedures, and maneuvers. Briefly describe analyzed variables. Clearly document the statistical analysis used.

RESULTS: (900 characters) *The presented results must directly substantiate the final conclusions of the work. Summaries indicating that results will be shown or discussed during the presentation will not be accepted. (The Scientific Committee needs concrete data to adequately evaluate your work).
Tables may be included to present the data, but figures will not be accepted.

CLINICAL CASE: (Maximum 1200 characters) *Describe the relevant background of the case in detail. Include a description of any techniques used, if applicable.

DISCUSSION: (Maximum 600 characters) *Compare and contrast your findings with results from other studies, noting similarities and differences. Discuss the strengths (contributions) and limitations of your study.

VIDEO PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION: (Maximum 1200 characters) *Provide a detailed description of the video, ensuring that the key points are clearly highlighted.

CONCLUSIONS: (Limit 300 characters) *Based strictly on your results and methods, state whether your findings confirm, refute, or modify the study's primary objective.

SUBMITTING YOUR VIDEO: Please send your MP4 video file using WeTransfer WeTransfer http://wetransfer.com to both mgboagb2025@gmail.com and andres@vrtxdevelopment.com email addresses In the WeTransfer message field, ensure you include the exact title used when registering the video on the MGB-OAGB2025 platform.

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