Guidelines for Abstract Submission

TANPAPS 2026 - Kodaikanal: Reflect, Revive, Refine

1. Submission Details
  • Abstract submission is to be done only through online.
  • Please send your abstracts to: abstract.tanpaps2026@gmail.com.
  • Last date for abstract submission: 31 December 2025.
2. Abstract Categories

Scientific papers can be presented in any sub-specialty of Plastic Surgery. Abstracts must be submitted under one of the following categories:

  • Prize Papers - Postgraduate Category
  • Prize Papers - Junior Consultant Category
  • Full Paper
  • Short Paper
3. Presentation Time Allotments
  • Full Papers: 6 minutes presentation + 2 minutes discussion.
  • Short Papers: 4 minutes presentation + 1 minute discussion.
4. Presentation Type Selection
  • While submitting abstracts, please select the option for Podium Presentation or Poster Presentation.
5. Abstract Format (Mandatory Structure)

Abstracts must be structured in the following format:

  1. Aim of the Study
  2. Patients and Methods
  3. Results
  4. Conclusion
6. Review Process
  • All submitted abstracts will be screened and reviewed by the TANPAPS Scientific Committee.
  • The acceptance of papers will be intimated by 31 January 2026.