MASILASC 2022 Conference proudly sponsored by:

Conference Aims:

- Highlight regional research and innovation ​

- Provide a platform for learning from regional experiences​

- Foster collaboration between regional hospital trusts, universities and stakeholders​

- Create the opportunity for networking ​

- Better understand the regional resources and infrastructure for research development​

Target Audience:

Those involved in minimal access surgery and research in Lancashire and South Cumbria including:

  • Senior surgical Trainees and Consultants​, Integrated Care Teams​, Research and Development Teams​, Allied Heatlhcare Professionals​, University Academics, ​Clinical education leads, Hospital Management Teams, Lead Industry Providers​.

Abstract Theme

Research or Innovation in Minimally Invasive Surgery (lap, lap-asissted, robotic, robotic asissted) in HPB, UGI, Colorectal, general and emergency surgery

Presentation Format

6 minutes powerpoint presentation (can include annotated videos)

3 minutes questions

Submission Criteria

Please specify if your submission is for the research or innovation presentation session.

Send abstract to bridges@elht.nhs.uk by 25th September 2022​

Max. 250 words​

Research abstracts accepted from all NHS staff.

Innovation abstracts accepted from all NHS staff and should not include research. We encourage short video presentations and can include 'how I do things...'. Video attachment should be included , if part of the presentation.

Abstract Format

Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion

Certificates and Prizes

The best 3 research presentations will be awarded £100, £200, £300.

The best innovation presentation will be awarded £250