The 64th Annual Congress of the Japanese Society of Pediatric Surgeons

Abstract Submission Deadline

Application period:
October 1 (Thu), 2026 (Tentative) – Noon on November 24 (Tue), 2026 (JST)

International Sessions

The organizing committee of the 64th Annual Congress of the Japanese Society of Pediatric Surgeons (JSPS) welcomes the submission of original abstracts from authors based outside of Japan about any clinical or basic scientific research/ experience or case reports related to pediatric surgery. Abstracts will be selected for either as an oral presentation during the "International Session" of the Congress or as a poster presentation. Authors of abstracts selected for either oral or poster presentation may submit a manuscript to the Publications Committee for possible publication in the Japanese Society of Pediatric Surgeons (JSPS) issue of Pediatric Surgery International (PSI). Please see “PSI (JSPS Issue) page” on our website regarding instructions for submitting manuscripts.

Abstract Submission Guidelines

1. All abstracts must be submitted in English.
2. The maximum length of the body of the abstract is 2,000 characters, including spaces (approximately 330–400 words). Abstract titles should be concise.
   Please also identify all suitable categories on the abstract submission form that best describes the content of your abstract. Affiliations of all authors must be included.
3. Authors are requested to select their preferred presentation format, either oral or poster presentation, on the abstract submission form. Please note that the presentation format will be determined based on the program structure and the content of the abstract, and therefore, your preferred format may not be accommodated.
4. All abstracts (except for case reports) must be structured with a clear purpose, brief description of methods, a summary of results, and a clear conclusion.
   No images (including tables, graphs) may be included.

Abstract Submission Regulations

1. Eligibility
   We will accept submissions from non-members if there is a recommendation from a member of the society.
2. Abstract submission deadline
   Noon on November 24 (Tue), 2026 (JST)
3. Abstract submission method
   All abstracts must be submitted online via this official congress website. Please click on the “Abstract Submission” button to access the abstract submission form. (Abstracts sent by Fax or e-mail will not be accepted.)
4. Publication in the Pediatric Surgery International (PSI) JSPS Issue
   All abstracts accepted for the 64th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Pediatric Surgery are eligible for publication in the PSI JSPS Issue for the year 2027. For details, please refer to the “Pediatric Surgery International JSPS Issue Submission Guidelines” in the journal or the PSI Submission Guidelines on the website of the 64th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Pediatric Surgeons.
5. Duplicate presentation
   For a double presentation of an open call for abstracts, please submit an application in advance and leave the acceptance or rejection of the abstract to the President.
6. Ethical procedures
   The Japanese Society of Pediatric Surgery requires ethical procedures for abstract submissions. Please note that the contents and existence of the ethical approval of the submitted abstract will be subject to peer review for research presentations that require ethical approval.
7. Acceptance or rejection of submitted abstracts
   Please leave the decision on acceptance or rejection, presentation format, and classification of presentation to the Chair. Notification of acceptance or rejection will be sent to the e-mail address you entered when submitting your abstract.
8. Please disclose COI (conflict of interest) at the time of presentation.
9. If you have any other questions regarding abstract submission, please contact Organizing Secretariat.

Presentation Style

For oral presentations, authors are requested to prepare a PowerPoint presentation. Embedded audiovisual content (videos, animation, sound) is welcomed. Presentations must be compatible with Windows Media Player and Microsoft PowerPoint. Direct use of other audiovisual media such as videotape playback will not be supported.
Posters should be brought to the Congress and not mailed in advance. Authors are responsible for mounting and removing their own material. There are no content restrictions for posters.
After acceptance notices are sent, authors will receive detailed information about oral and poster presentations.

Topic Categories

All abstracts related to pediatric surgery or basic scientific research that has some relevance to pediatric surgery and pediatric urology and case studies will be considered for acceptance and presentation at the Congress. Please indicate all categories from the list on the abstract submission form that best describes the topic of your abstract.

1	Basic research
2	Neonatal surgery
3	Head and neck
4	Chest
5	Diaphragm
6	Abdominal wall / Superficial pathology / Hernia
7	Gastrointestinal tract
8	Anorectum
9	Hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery
10	Urogenital organs
11	Oncology and vascular anomalies
12	Trauma
13	Transplantation and regenerative medicine
14	Severe motor and intellectual disabilities
15	Surgical technique / Medical-engineering Cooperation / Advanced technology
16	Minimally invasive surgery / Endoscopic surgery
17	Metabolism /Nutrition
18	Herbal Medicine
19	Health care system / Specialist system
20	International cooperation
21	Multi-disciplinary collaboration
22	Miscellaneous

Abstract Submission

To submit your abstract, click the ‘New Abstract Submission’. Click ‘View/Edit/Delete’ and enter your submission number and the password when needed after the submission.

Travel Grant

Abstracts submitted by authors who are not based in Japan and who are younger than 40 years old at the end of the Congress are eligible to apply, using the abstract submission form. Travel grants will be awarded based on merit after completion of a presentation at the Congress and submission of a manuscript for possible publication in the JSPS issue of PSI. For further information, please read the section on travel grant.

Organizing Secretariat

The 64th Annual Congress of the Japanese Society of Pediatric Surgeons
c/o Japan Convention Services, Inc.
E-mail: jsps64[A]convention[D]co[D]jp( Please change [A] to @ and [D] to . )