ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUBMITTING SCIENTIFIC ABSTRACT PAPERS FOR THE VIGES NATIONAL INTERVENTIONAL ENDOSCOPY CONFERENCE – OCTOBER 2025 (Call for Abstracts)

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NOTICE OF SUBMISSION OF RESEARCH ABSTRACT

THE FIRST NATIONAL INTERVENTIONAL ENDOSCOPY CONFERENCE – VIGES 2025

“Advancing Endoscopy Practice: Global Knowledge, Local Values”
“Elevating Endoscopic Practice: Global Insights for Local Impact”

📅 Time: October 3-4, 2025

📍 Location: Muong Thanh Luxury Ha Long Centre Hotel, Ha Long, Quang Ninh

🌐 Language: Vietnamese & English

Dear Colleagues,

The Vietnam Interventional Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Society (VIGES) respectfully announces and invites colleagues to submit research abstracts for the 1st National Interventional Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Conference - VIGES 2025.

This is an important scientific event marking a milestone in the development of interventional gastrointestinal endoscopy in Vietnam, creating opportunities for exchange, learning and sharing of experiences between domestic and foreign experts.

📋 1. CONFERENCE OVERVIEW

The 1st National Interventional Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Conference - VIGES 2025 is the first scientific event of the Vietnam Interventional Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Society, organized with the goal of connecting global knowledge with local practices, improving the quality of digestive health care in Vietnam.

📝 2. INVITATION TO SUBMIT RESEARCH SUMMARY

🎯 Number of reports selected

Total: 15 oral presentations
12 reports from doctors | 03 reports from nurses

🏆 EARLY BIRD ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

5.000.000 VNĐ

for each abstract accepted for presentation at the conference

✅ Applicable to abstracts submitted during the early bird period

✅ Prizes will be awarded at the conference opening ceremony

⏰ 3. SUMMARY SUBMISSION TIME

Stage Time Note
Open registration 30/05/2025 Start accepting abstracts
Early Bird Deadline 30/06/2025 Deadline to receive the 5,000,000 VND reward
Abstract submission deadline 20/07/2025 Abstract acceptance deadline has expired.
Announcement of results 15/08/2025 Abstract announcement accepted
Presentation deadline 15/09/2025 Nộp file PowerPoint hoàn chỉnh

📋 4. RESEARCH SUMMARY REQUIREMENTS

4.1. General requirements:

  • Research abstracts must not have been published at other national and international scientific conferences.
  • Research content must be related to the field of interventional gastrointestinal endoscopy.
  • Compliance with medical research ethics regulations
  • Fully declare conflicts of interest (if any)

4.2. Technical requirements:

  • Language: Vietnamese or English
  • Length: Maximum 350 words (excluding title, author name and unit)
  • Number of authors: Maximum 10 authors
  • Number of units: Maximum 5 units
  • Structure: Includes Objectives, Methods, Results, Conclusions
  • Table/Figure: Each table or figure is worth 50 words.

4.3. Presentation requirements:

🎯 IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS FOR POWERPOINT:

  • Slide ratio: 16:9 (bắt buộc)
  • Template: Use the official template of the VIGES 2025 conference
  • Presentation time: 10 minutes + 5 minutes discussion
  • Presentation language: Vietnamese (with English subtitles if needed)
  • File format: PowerPoint (.pptx) hoặc PDF
📧 Important Note:
The official PowerPoint template will be emailed to authors when the abstract is accepted for oral presentation.

🏥 5. LIST OF TOPICS

👨‍⚕️ For Doctors (12 reports)

A. Diagnostic endoscopy:
  • Magnification and staining endoscopy
  • Artificial intelligence in diagnostic endoscopy
  • Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) and Interventional Applications
  • Early diagnosis of gastrointestinal cancer
B. Interventional endoscopy:
  • Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR/ESD)
  • ERCP and pancreaticobiliary interventions
  • Emergency interventional endoscopy
  • Endoscopic closure of defect
  • POEM and endoscopic techniques through natural walls
C. Clinical studies:
  • Evaluation of treatment effectiveness
  • Research on complications and treatment
  • Comparison of intervention methods
  • Multicenter study

👩‍⚕️ For Nursing (3 reports)

A. Patient care:
  • Patient preparation before endoscopy
  • Post-endoscopic care
  • Health education for patients and families
B. Infection control:
  • Sterilization of endoscope equipment
  • Infection prevention procedures
  • Safety in the endoscopy room
C. Quality management:
  • Improve care process
  • Ensuring patient safety
  • Research on nursing service quality

📧 6. GUIDELINES FOR SUBMITTING RESEARCH ABSTRACT

6.1. Submission method:

  1. Email: Send research abstracts to [email protected]
  2. Contact directly: Ths.BS. Nguyễn Thế Phương – 0989 357 621
  3. Email Subject: [VIGES 2025 ABSTRACT] – Full name of main author – Title of research
  4. Attached file:
    • Research summary (Word file .docx)
    • Author and unit information (according to form)
    • Research ethics commitment (sample)

6.2. Detailed instructions on topics and how to present abstracts:


📁 Download detailed instructions

The folder contains specific instructions on topics and how to present abstracts.

📞 7. CONTACT INFORMATION

Scientific Organizing Committee

MSc. Dr. Nguyen The Phuong

Secretary of the Scientific Organizing Committee

📱 0989 357 621

📧 [email protected]

🕐 8:00 – 17:00 (Monday – Friday)

VIGES Office

Addess: Digestive - Hepatobiliary Center
Bach Mai Hospital, 78 Giai Phong, Hanoi

Secretary General: Ths.BS. Le Phu Tai
📱 098.433.8334

Chief of Office: CN. Hoang Kieu Ngan
📱 0372.795.908

📧 [email protected]

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTE

On research ethics:

  • All human studies must be approved by an Ethics Committee.
  • Patient consent is required for research participation.
  • Patient privacy
  • Do not use images that can identify the patient

About commitment:

  • The author commits to attend and present at the conference.
  • No withdrawal after acceptance (except in case of force majeure)
  • Comply with conference time and regulations
  • Use the official VIGES 2025 PowerPoint template

The 1st National Interventional Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Conference - VIGES 2025 is a valuable opportunity for Vietnamese experts to share experiences, learn from colleagues and update the latest advances in the field of interventional gastrointestinal endoscopy.

We believe that your participation will contribute to the success of the conference and improve the quality of digestive health care in Vietnam.

The Vietnam Interventional Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Association respectfully invites and looks forward to receiving enthusiastic participation from all colleagues.

Best regards,

PGS.TS.BS. NGUYỄN CÔNG LONG
President of Vietnam Interventional Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Association
Chairman of VIGES 2025 Conference

This notice was issued on 06/02/2025
Version: 1.0

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