AOCOG, 2011, On behalf of Asia Oceania Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, I would like to invite you to the XXII Asia Oceanic Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology to be held in Taipei between 23 and 27 September 2011.

Call for Abstract.



The Scientific Program Committee of AOCOG 2011 invites all interested individuals to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations. Abstracts on any topics relevant to women’s health are welcome. The deadline of abstract submission is Thursday, June 30, 2011.

The AOCOG 2011 is an amazing opportunity to share your experiences in the field of obstetrics and gynecology and also to learn from the expertise of your colleagues in the field. It is truly a great chance to exchange ideas with the professionals all over the world. This is a congress where you are not only a learner but also an educator. Just like the theme of the congress, New Frontiers in Women's Health, you will extend inside awareness and find yourself exploring a brand-new area. The topics for symposia during AOCOG 2011 are as follows:

1. General Gynecology

1). Abortion & ectopic pregnancy
2). Diseases of lower genital tract
3). Uterine myoma
4). Pelvic inflammatory disease
5). Contraception

2. Gynecologic Oncology

1). Cervical cancer
2). Endometrial cancer
3). Ovarian cancer
4). Gestational trophoblastic disease
5). Minimally invasive surgery in gynecologic oncology

3. Imaging

1). Breast imaging
2). First trimester fetal ultrasound screening
3). Second trimester genetic ultrasound and fetal malformation
4). 3D/4D ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology
5). Imaging in gynecologic malignancy
6). Fetal MRI

4. Perinatology

1). High risk pregnancy
2). Obstetrical hemorrhage
3). Infectious disease and vaccination in pregnancy
4). Prenatal diagnosis
5). Birth injury

5. Reproductive Endocrinology

1). Polycystic ovary syndrome
2). Endometriosis
3). Assisted reproductive technology
4). Cryopreservation of gametes, embryos and ovarian tissues
5). Recurrent pregnancy loss

6. Urogynecology

1). Lower urinary tract dysfunction
2). Urogenital fistula
3). Pelvic organ prolapse
4). Urinary tract infection
5). Urodynamics

7. Menopause

1). Women health and quality of life
2). Cardiovascular diseases
3). Osteoporosis
4). Breast health
5). Alternative medicine

8. Minimally Invasive Surgery

1). Laparoscopic management of benign ovarian tumor
2). Laparoscopic pelvic floor reconstructive surgery
3). Endoscopic fertility promoting surgery
4). Endoscopic myomectomy
5). Endoscopic surgery in Müllerian duct anomaly
6). Advanced Minimally Invasive Technics

Abstract Review

Abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Program Committee and selected for oral or poster presentation based on the following criteria:

  • Topics of general or local interest
  • New research findings
  • Use of new ideas, techniques in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Novel topics in the development of the relevant fields related to women’s healt

Format of Presentation

All abstracts should be submitted under either the “Oral” or the “Poster” options.
For invited speakers, please choose “speaker presentation” while submitting the abstracts.
We are now only accepting “Poster” and “Speaker” Presentation.

Oral Presentation (Not accepting any submissions)

Selected abstracts for oral presentation will be presented at the congress according to the topic fields.

Poster Presentation (5454)

Some abstracts that are either chosen by the author to be presented in poster presentation or are not selected for oral presentation will be considered for poster presentation. This will allow presenters to discuss their research with other colleagues in the display areas.

Speaker Presentation (By invitation only)

All the invited speakers are required to submit their abstracts through the online system.

Guidelines for Abstract Preparation

  • Anyone who is interested in abstract submission should access the AOCOG 2011 official website(http://www.aocog2011.org.tw/) and submit abstracts on-line no later than Thursday, June 30, 2011.
  • If on-line submission is not available, please contact the Congress Secretariat (service@aocog2011.org.tw). Your abstracts should be prepared according to the ‘Typing Instructions’ on the next page.
  • Acceptance to poster presentations is at the discretion of the Organizing Committee and notification will be sent to the presenting author by e-mail no later than Friday, July 1, 2011.
  • Upon acceptance of the abstract, authors are expected to register and to present their abstracts at Oral/Poster Presentations. Abstracts will be published in the congress abstract book only if at least one of the listed authors is officially registered with full payment by Friday, July 8, 2011.
  • After abstract submission, if there is any further modification, you will be charged USD 5 handling fee; the payment should be made upon your arrival. 
  • Accepted abstracts will be included in a USB flash drive, exactly in the form and conditions submitted by the authors. Therefore the authors are advised to strictly follow the typing instructions.
  • Please Note: Abstract(s) are accepted on the understanding that an author will attend to present the paper at the Congress.

Typing Instructions

These instruction are designed to assist you for preparing your abstract. It provides all the information you need to comply with the submission standards of AOCOG 2011.1. TitleThe title of the abstract should be written in UPPER CASE. The font is Times New Roman, 12pt in bold script.2. AuthorAuthor names should be written in 12pt bold. Full given names should precede the family name. The presenting author must be listed first and underlined. For any unforeseen changes to presenters, the replacement presenter must be one of the authors listed in the abstract. The author list should commence 1 line below the title. The presenting author and up to a maximum of 9 co-authors will be listed in the authors’ index of the program as well as on the abstract headline. The maximum number of authors is limited to 10.3. Author Affiliations

Author affiliations (institution, city and country) should be in 12pt and separated by semicolons. Authors from different institutions should be identified by superscript indices at the end of each author’s name and at the beginning of each institution.

Abstract Text

The abstract should be less than 300 words. It should be typed in 12pt Times New Roman in English. The body of the text should commence 2 lines below the last author affiliation. Type the text single spaced with no indentations.

1). Headings: The headings of “Objectives”, “Methods”, “Results” and “Conclusions” should be in bold as shown in the “Sample” below.

2). Abbreviations: The use of standard abbreviations is acceptable. Other abbreviations should be placed in parentheses after the first appearance of the full description for which it stands.

File Name

The abstract filename must contain the topic code and be followed by the full name of the presenting author, which is “Topic No.-Subtopic No._FirstName_LastName”. For example, the abstract for the subtopic “Abortion & Ectopic pregnancy” under the first topic “General Gynecology”, would appear like this: 1-3_Hsin-Fu_Chen

1. General Gynecology (Topic)
1). Abortion & Ectopic pregnancy (Subtopic)

Abstract Sample

Smart casual attire is appropriate for meeting sessions. Dress for Welcome Reception is smart casual, and lounge suits are suggested for the President’s Night as well as the Gala Dinner. Aside from the offi cial events, short sleeves, light waterproof jacket, and comfortable shoes are recommended for tour programs.

Abstract Sample




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