Invitation

On behalf of the Clinical Robotic Surgery Association (CRSA), it is my great honor to extend an invitation to the XVI CRSA Worldwide Congress. This meeting themed as “the Present and Future of Robotic Surgery” will bring International Experts on Clinical Robotics and Surgical Innovation to Huntington Beach, California, U.S. on November 20-22, 2025.

CRSA represents the voice of the worldwide community of minimally invasive surgeons using robotic systems in General Surgery and its related sub-specialties: Upper GI, HPB, Colorectal, Transplantation, ENT, Endocrine, Oncology, Bariatric, Thoracic, Breast, Vascular, Pediatrics, and Acute Care.

The 2025 Congress has been designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest technological developments in robotic surgery as well as other related innovative platforms within general surgery and its associated specialties.

There will be original paper presentations and video presentations on current robotic surgical practice, innovation, and complex surgeries. Panel discussions and social sessions will allow interactions with the top international leaders in surgical robotics from many specialties. World-renowned faculty have been invited for the Keynote Lectures, making it a must-attend meeting.

We welcome you to contribute abstracts for presentation in the scientific program. This meeting will offer a high-quality scientific program of interest to practicing surgeons, residents, and fellows, as well as allied health professionals. Papers will be presented in the form of plenary sessions, videos, and other oral abstract presentations and will include excellent scientific materials carefully selected by the Scientific Abstract Review Committee. 

We look forward to seeing you in California and to great scientific and social interactions. Come spend time with us in our scientific sessions and on the California beaches. Please be sure to make your arrangements early and we will see you in November!

Yours sincerely,

President of the XVI CRSA Worldwide Congress
President, Clinical Robotic Surgery Association, CRSA
Sangiacomo Chair and Chairman, Department of Surgery, City of Hope Cancer Center

Yuman Fong, MD, ScD, FACS

Scientific Program/Event Highlights

Robotic Technology Forum

Surgical Innovation Updates

Artificial Intelligence and Remote Surgery

Specialty Focus, clinical advancements in:

HPB, Colorectal, Upper Gi, Endocrine, Hernia, Thoracic, Breast, Vascular, Acute Care Surgery

Recorded Live Surgery

Debates on Controversies/Hot Topics

How I Do It

Complications Management

State of the Art Lectures

Abstracts

General Information

Cellular Phones
Cellular phones must be switched off during all sessions.

Certificate of Attendance
A Certificate of Attendance for the Annual CRSA Congress can be claimed after the completion of the conference evaluation. 

Insurance
International delegates are advised to take out travel insurance to cover medical expenses, accidents, loss, etc. Organizers will not be liable for injuries, damage, or loss of participants’ properties.

Language
All presentations during the meeting will be conducted in English.
There will be no translation

Press Info
For more information, please contact:

Paola Quezada
Clinical Robotic Surgery Association
Phone: +1 (773) 968-7456
[email protected]
Press Passes are limited to one FREE Pass per Publication.
Please submit all requests for interviews in advance.

The Continuing Medical Education at City of Hope via email at [email protected].

Abstract Submission

We invite you to submit abstracts according to the following guidelines:
Abstracts can be submitted until August 15, 2025

Submission Guidelines

• All abstracts and presentations must be presented in English.
• Copyright of the abstract(s) is assigned to the CRSA.
• Authors may submit more than one abstract.
• All abstracts must be submitted electronically through CRSA’s submission website by creating an account to upload an abstract.
• Only a complete submission is eligible for review: Ensure that a completed abstract is evident in your submission.
  • A confirmation email will automatically be sent to the email provided for the primary author once the abstract has been fully submitted.
  • Abstract submissions that are incomplete after the submission deadline will not be eligible for presentation nor be considered for review.
• Research topic must be original and not previously published or presented to any other national or international meeting.
• Presenters are asked to identify any potential conflict of interest related to the content to be offered (e.g., commercial interest, affiliation with a vendor, and/or receipt of royalties) and affirm that their abstract presentations will not be used to sell a particular product or service.
  • CRSA exerts the right to rescind the acceptance of an abstract due to any conflict of interest discovered after the fact.
• Abstracts are to be authored, co-authored, and must be limited to 300 words.
  • Abstract must be formatted under the following headings:
    • Background
    • Materials and Methods
    • Results
    • Conclusions.
• The author presenting should be first author on the list of authors.
• The primary author (presenting author) will be the point of contact for all communication with CRSA.
• Presenting authors on all accepted abstracts must register for the conference.
  • Any co-authors wishing to present with their primary author are required to register for the conference as well.
• Primary Authors are asked to indicate their preferred type of presentation format (Podium Presentation, Video Presentation).
• Oral and Video presentations will be limited to 9 minutes:
  • 7 minutes to present and 2 minutes for questions and answers.

Review Process

• Each abstract is peer-reviewed by at least two reviewers.
• Reviews are blinded; hence, reviewers do not see the names of submitters or school affiliations.

Acceptance Notification

• Email notification of abstract acceptance will be sent to the primary author by the beginning of September.
• The primary/presenting author is required to either accept (or deny) the presentation invitation by September 15, 2025.
  • The author’s failure to return the “intent to present” information will disqualify the abstract from the presentation.
• If you do not receive an email confirmation within one week, please write to [email protected]

Publication and Ownership

CRSA reserves the right to publish the abstracts.
Presenters may elect to become association members. Papers submitted in relation to the presentations will receive an expedited review to publish their work in our affiliated journals.
Presentations will be recorded and published on the association’s website.

Awards

CRSA recognizes high-quality research and awards the best podium, and video presentations. 

CRSA 2025 Abstract Categories

• Artificial Intelligence
• Automation
• Bariatric
• Breast
• Biliary
• Cardio-Thoracic
• Colo-rectal
• Complex Case
• Endocrine
• Ethics in Robotics
• Experimental Research
• Fluorescence
• Hernia
• Liver
• New Study Proposal
• New Tools
• Oncology
• Organization/Management
• OR of the Future
• Pancreas
• Pediatric
• Technological Innovation
• Telesurgery/Remote Surgery
• Transplant
• Single Port/Single Site
• Surgical Simulation, Training and Credentialing
• Upper GI
• Vascular

Deadlines and Registration

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

Link to abstract submission portal coming soon. 

Please note that you must complete a free registration to access the abstract submission page.
This applies to both CRSA members and non-members.

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