2nd AMRAS 2026 International Congress

A. Overview

The AMRAS Cup invites young surgeons (≤45 years old) to showcase their innovative work and surgical expertise through a 10-minute video presentation. This platform aims to encourage knowledge sharing and highlight cutting-edge techniques in minimally invasive and robotic gynecological surgery.

B. Eligibility

Surgeons aged 45 years or younger at the time of submission.
Open to practicing surgeons, surgical trainees, and fellows specializing in gynaecology.
Participants must be involved in basic to advanced minimally invasive surgery (MIS) or robotic or ablation techniques.

C. Important Dates

Submission Deadline:	15th February 2026
Notification of Finalists:	15th March 2026

D. Awards Benefits

Top 10 finalists will receive:
- Complimentary registration for the AMRAS Conference.
- Free accommodation for the duration of the conference (location to be decided by the organizing committee; check-in: 5/6/26, check-out: 7/6/26).
- Opportunity to present their video and engage with leading experts.
Best videos may be selected for submission for publication in APAGE-ASURG, GMIT, or the Members' Corner on the AMRAS website.
Opportunity to present and showcase your work for feedback and evaluation by a panel of expert judges, consisting of representatives from AMRAS and APAGE-YAG, with a chance to win the AMRAS Cup Award.

E. Submission Requirements

A 10-minute video presentation demonstrating original work related to advanced MIS or robotic ablation in gynecological surgery.

The video should clearly explain the surgical technique, clinical case(s), outcomes, or research findings.
Include brief introduction slide(s) with participant’s name, institution, and contact details.
Consent must be obtained for patient visuals or data shown in the video. Organisers may request such information if the need arises
Registration to main congress is required before video submission.

F. Instructions for Abstracts and Videos Submission

Please submit your abstract, video link and all required documents to info@amras.org.my with title “AMRAS 2026 – AMRAS Cup Video Submission”. For any queries, contact: secretariat@amras.org.my
Required documents:
- Signed Consent of Release of Copyright
- Congress Registration Slip
- Video upload link
The following information is required for all authors:
- full name
- affiliation (organization/institution, city, country)
- email address
- phone number

G. Abstract Format

The submitter must indicate one presenter to present at the congress, who must be one of the listed authors.
All correspondence regarding the abstract will be directed to the submitter.
The submitter must consent to the publication of the submitted abstract. Additionally, the submitter is responsible for obtaining consent from all authors prior to completing the submission.
Abstracts must be limited to a maximum of 500 words for the body text.
All abstracts are required to be written in English.
All submissions must consist of original work, and the abstract must not have been published or presented elsewhere.

AMRAS Video Presentation Abstract Format

1. Title	Clear and concise. Reflects the procedure or key message.
2. Author(s)	Full names of all authors/presenters. Include affiliations (hospital/institution, department, country).
3. Introduction / Objective	Brief background on the condition or procedure. Objective of the video: What does it aim to demonstrate or highlight?
4. Methods / Surgical Technique	Brief summary of the surgical approach used. Key instruments or techniques demonstrated. Any innovations or modifications applied.
5. Results / Outcomes	Briefly mention postoperative outcomes, benefits, or challenges. Highlight clinical significance, if applicable.
6. Conclusion / Key Takeaway	Summarize the educational value or uniqueness of the video. State why it's relevant to the target audience.
7. Keywords	3-5 keywords e.g., Laparoscopy, Myomectomy, Minimal Access Surgery, Uterine Fibroids

H. Video format instructions

Step 1: Video saved subject: <Video Title>space<Author Name>
Step 2: Upload video to Google drive and any cloud space and email the link and other required information to info@amras.org.my

Video Length	No longer than 10 minutes
Narration	In English Presenters who choose to narrate live during the video presentation must speak clearly and audibly on the day of the event. AI-generated or digitally created voice narrations are strictly prohibited. Pre-recorded narration using the author's own voice is allowed. In such cases, the presenter must be physically present at the podium while the video plays with the recorded narration in the background.
Video Quality	Videos must be of good visual quality and should not be lower than 720x480 resolution. For Non-Surgical Videos, be sure all graphs, charts and statistics are clearly readable and verbally described
Video Format	MPEG4 such as MP4 Formats are acceptable: .avi, .mov, .mpg
Compatibility	Windows Media Player or QuickTime

I. Evaluation Criteria

Innovation and originality of the surgical technique or research.
Clarity and educational value of the presentation.
Clinical relevance and outcomes demonstrated.
Technical skill and mastery of Gynae Endoscopy, MIS or robotic surgery.
Overall impact and potential for advancing gynecological surgery.

J. Selection Process

An expert panel of judges will review all video submissions.
Top 10 presentations will be selected based on scoring criteria.
Top ten finalists will be notified by 15 March 2026.
The top ten finalists will present live at AMRAS Congress 2026 during their allotted time slots. All ten presentations will be subjected to expert judges panel evaluation C scoring. The best video will be chosen amongst the ten finalists and will be awarded

K. Terms and Conditions

By submitting, participants agree to allow their videos to be used for educational purposes during and after the conference.
The decision of the judging panel is final.
Incomplete or late submissions will not be considered.

Submission Guidelines