ABSTRACT
SUBMISSION
PAPS Prize
Once again, trainees (fellows, resident and students) are encouraged to submit their work to be considered for the prestigious PAPS Prize in both Clinical Science and Basic Science categories.
VIDEO Sessions
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Clinical and Basic Science Research
· Basic Science
· Neonatal
· Gastrointestinal
· Hepatobiliary
· Minimally Invasive Surgery
· Robotic Surgery
· Oncology
· Urology
· Thoracic
· Global Surgery/Education
· Trauma/Critical Care/Patient Safety
· My Worst Surgical Nightmares
LATE BREAKING ABSTRACT SUBMISSION NOW OPEN UNTIL JANUARY 12 2026 11:59 PM PST!
The Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons (PAPS) is pleased to announce the call for Late-Breaking Abstracts for the 59th Annual PAPS Meeting, to be held in Houston, Texas, April 12–16, 2026.
Late-breaking abstracts provide an opportunity to present timely, high-impact clinical and scientific work that has emerged since the regular submission deadline. We encourage investigators to submit novel findings and innovative approaches that will further enhance an already outstanding scientific program.
PAPS welcomes submissions of your most current work for consideration and potential inclusion in the 2026 scientific program. This year, PAPS 2026 is accredited to provide continuing medical education (CME). CME credit will be commensurate with the extent of participation at the Annual Meeting.
Late-Breaking Abstract Submission Deadline: January 12, 2026 11:59pm PST
Key Information
FOR SUBMITTERS
We invite you to submit abstracts spanning the full spectrum of pediatric surgery. This is an extraordinary opportunity to present your work on an international stage and engage with colleagues from across the Pacific and beyond.
Abstracts will be considered in the following categories.
· Basic Science
· Neonatal
· Gastrointestinal
· Hepatobiliary
· Minimally Invasive Surgery
· Robotic Surgery
· Oncology
· Urology
· Thoracic
· Global Surgery/Education
· Trauma/Critical Care/Patient Safety
· My Worst Surgical Nightmares
· Video Session
· PAPS Prize Clinical Science
· PAPS Prize Basic Science
Abstracts are limited to 300 words.
Videos Session submissions are limited to 4 min in MP4 format
PAPS Prize Rules
Once again, trainees (fellows, resident and students) are encouraged to submit their work to be considered for the prestigious PAPS Prize in both Clinical Science and Basic Science categories.
New this year, only one submission per presenting author will be considered in each of the PAPS Prize categories.
To be considered for the PAPS Prize, presenters must submit a manuscript of their work for consideration of publication in the PAPS issue of the Journal of Pediatric Surgery.
IMPORTANT!!!
****Any work that is published or electronically available in a peer-reviewed journal before the date of the PAPS meeting will NOT be permissible. If manuscripts associated with the abstract have been or will be published prior to PAPS meeting date, the abstract must be withdrawn immediately. Failure to comply will result in penalties by the PAPS Board including abstract withdrawal and a potential one-year prohibition from submitting additional work to PAPS.****
All abstracts must be submitted through the PAPS platform.
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