CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

The IDEAL Collaboration cordially invites submissions for the IDEAL Online Spring Meeting 2026.

We seek abstracts that advance our understanding of surgical innovation and its systematic evaluation. Join leading surgeons, researchers, journal editors, methodologists, and statisticians in advancing the science of surgical innovation.

The IDEAL Spring Meeting offers an informal opportunity to discuss your research in the context of IDEAL surgical evaluation and foster discussion and potential collaboration.

We welcome submissions addressing:

● Implementation of IDEAL methodology in surgical research
● Novel surgical techniques evaluated through the IDEAL Framework
● Methodological developments in surgical research
● Quality improvement initiatives in surgical practice
● Long-term outcome studies of surgical innovations
● Educational approaches to teaching evidence-based surgery

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

  • Maximum 250 words, Title, author names, affiliations, and keywords are not included in the word count.
  • Structure: Please follow:
    • Background / Brief context or rationale for the study.
    • Objectives / Purpose: Clear statement of the study’s aim or hypothesis.
    • Methods: Summary of study design, setting, participants, interventions, and data analysis.
    • Results: Key findings with specific data 
    • Conclusion:Interpretation of the results, relevance, and potential implications.
    • Please do not include tables, figures or references.

IMPORTANT DATES

  • Abstract Submission Opens: December 1, 2025

  • Submission Deadline: January 31, 2026

  • Notification of Acceptance: February 10, 2026

  • Meeting: March 4, 2026, 18:00-19:30 (GMT)

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION UPLOAD

CONTACT INFORMATION

The IDEAL Collaboration
Email: idealinnovationukcic@gmail.com

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