General Surgery · Annual Conference
2026 ALRSGBI Annual Scientific Meeting
Organised by the Association of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland
Dates7–8 Dec 2026
LocationManchester, United Kingdom
Trainee£210
CPD16 points
A two-day national scientific meeting on laparoscopic, robotic and minimally invasive surgery, with 16 CPD points, BJS free-paper and prize sessions, poster and video presentations, skills practice, industry exhibition and a social programme.
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Industry exhibition, President's Drinks Reception, conference soirée and dinner, international faculty and cross-specialty panels provide structured networking across both days.
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Two BJS free-paper sessions, judged poster and video routes, the David Dunn Medal and cash prizes, a research update, and full publication of abstracts in the downloadable ALRSGBI abstract book.
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A dedicated ALRSGBI Academy session, LapPass and RoboPass practice/exams, free-paper, poster and video routes, and discounted trainee-member rates make this particularly relevant to surgical trainees.
ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights＋
Key Themes
Digital surgery and artificial intelligenceRobotic surgery training and service developmentMinimal access emergency general surgeryOperative safety and adjunct technologiesLapPass and RoboPass skills and certificationResearch, free papers, posters and video presentationsTeamwork, wellbeing and inclusivity
07:30–08:30
Breakfast meeting
IAGES Consultant Corner
Prof Kanagaraj Govindaraj and Prof Chelliah Selvasekar
09:00–09:10
Welcome
ALRSGBI scientific programme welcome
Dr Neil Bayman, Mr Rikesh Patel, Prof Chelliah Selvasekar and Mr Roger Spencer
09:10–09:30
Lecture
Mentorship and proctorship in an era of emerging minimal access surgical technologies
TBC
09:30–09:45
Lecture
Reflections as a robotic abdominal wall and colorectal surgeon and proctor
Mr Greg Simpson
09:45–09:55
Demonstration
BHS Registry demonstration
Mr Liam Horgan
09:55–10:05
Lecture
How to avoid bile duct injuries
Mr Krishna Singh
10:05–10:15
Lecture
Gallstones and innovative technologies: management of ductal calculi following bariatric surgery
Mr Ashok Menon
10:55–11:00
Partner presentation
Platinum Partner's presentation
Cornerstone Robotics
11:00–11:20
Lecture
Training and certification in robotic surgery (RoboPass and Robotic Train the Trainers)
Prof Nader Francis
11:20–11:40
Lecture
Developing a robotic service within the NHS in the era of severe financial constraints
Mr Stuart Mercer
11:40–12:00
Lecture
Delivering a robotic colorectal service
Mr Philip Varghese
12:10–12:20
Video session
Robotic transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS)
Mr Veera Garimella
12:20–12:30
Video session
Training in the era of robotic surgery
Mr Jawad Ahmad
12:40–13:00
Strategy
ALRSGBI Strategy
Mr Neil Keeling
14:00–14:25
Trainee session
Training in the era of severe NHS pressures
Mr Taner Shakir
14:25–14:35
Academy session
Update from the Academy Chair
Mr Matthew Boal
14:35–14:45
Academy session
The role of social media in the medical world and an overview of useful apps
Miss Oon Hui Ng
14:45–15:05
Academy session
Global footprint of LapPass
Miss Grace Bennett and Prof Bijen Patel
15:45–16:05
Video session
Upper GI perforations: minimal access management
Mr Rohith Rao
16:05–16:25
Video session
Diverticular perforations: minimal access management
Ms Shafaque Shaikh
16:25–16:45
Video session
Managing complications in robotic surgery and when conversion is necessary
Mr Ahmed Elshaer
16:45–17:05
Video session
Prevention and management of urological complications
Mr Manal Kumar
17:15–17:30
Robotic showcase
Our first year with DV5: experience using the fifth-generation da Vinci system at a district general hospital
Mr Arcot Venkat
17:30–17:45
Robotic showcase
Cornerstone Robotics
Mr Gerald David
18:25–18:30
Research presentations
Announcement of the top two posters for presentation and President's round-up
Prof Chelliah Selvasekar
18:30–19:30
Networking
President's Drinks Reception
19:30–22:30
Social
Conference soirée and dinner, including IAGES Quiz and Thinking under Pressure
Dr Samir Shah
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts＋
Keynote
PD
Professor David Larson
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, USA
Training the Digital AI Surgeon
Keynote
PS
Professor Subhash Khanna
Swagat Super Specialty Surgical Institute, India
Fellowship in Advanced Robotic & Innovative Surgery (FARIS)
PN
Professor Nader Francis
Yeovil
Training & Certification in Robotic Surgery (RoboPass & Robotic Train the Trainers)
MS
Mr Stuart Mercer
Portsmouth
Developing a Robotic Service within the NHS in the Era of Severe Financial Constraints
MP
Mr Philip Varghese
Stoke-on-Trent
Delivering a Robotic Colorectal Service
MV
Mr Veera Garimella
Stoke-on-Trent
Robotic Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS)
MJ
Mr Jawad Ahmad
Coventry
Training in the Era of Robotic Surgery
MN
Mr Neil Keeling
Bury St Edmunds
ALRSGBI Strategy
MT
Mr Taner Shakir
Dukes' Club
Training in the Era of Severe NHS Pressures
MO
Miss Oon Hui Ng
ALRSGBI Academy
The Role of Social Media in the Medical World & an Overview of Useful Apps
MG
Miss Grace Bennett
ALRSGBI Academy
Global Footprint of LapPass
PB
Professor Bijen Patel
London
Global Footprint of LapPass
MR
Mr Rohith Rao
Liverpool
Upper GI Perforations: Minimal Access Management
MS
Ms Shafaque Shaikh
Aberdeen
Diverticular Perforations: Minimal Access Management
MA
Mr Ahmed Elshaer
Bradford
Managing Complications in Robotic Surgery and When Conversion Is Necessary
MM
Mr Manal Kumar
Wirral
Prevention & Management of Urological Complications
MA
Mr Arcot Venkat
Basingstoke
Experience Using the Fifth-Generation da Vinci System at a District General Hospital
MG
Mr Gerald David
Portsmouth
Cornerstone Robotics
DS
Dr Samir Shah
Thinking under Pressure
MR
Mr Rajesh Thengungal Kochupapy
Plymouth
Role of Fluorescence in Surgery
MR
Mr Rishi Mukherjee
Liverpool
Surgeons & AI: The Future
MT
Mr Thomas Satyadas
Manchester
Technical Excellence in Robotic Liver Surgery for Improved Outcomes
PS
Professor Saumitra Rawat
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India
D2 Gastrectomy
MA
Mr Aziz Gulamhusein
Manchester
Conversion from Open to Robotic RPLND: A Single Centre Experience
PA
Professor Alexander Villafranca
University of the Fraser Valley, British Columbia, Canada
Intra-operative Behaviours
PC
Professor Charles Knowles
London
A View from the Edge: Surgery, Mental Health & Alcohol
MJ
Mr James Henderson
Bristol
Being Autistic (and a Little about Other Types of Neurodivergence)
PM
Professor Marion Campbell
Aberdeen
The REINFORCE Study
MN
Ms Nilofer Husnoo
Sheffield
Management of Acute Appendicitis in Pregnancy (MAMA)
AbstractsCategories and submission guidance＋
What You Can Submit
oralpostere-postervideocase report
Submission Specifications
Font
Arial, size 11
Anonymity
Marked anonymously; do not include institutional identifiers
Structure
Five paragraphs: Aims, Methods, Results, Conclusion and Key Statement; up to 100 words for each section
Word Limit
Maximum 500 words total
Eligibility
Consultant surgeons, trainees, medical students and researchers, laparoscopic theatre staff, and industry professionals
Max Authors
Maximum five authors
Oral Format
Free papers on Tuesday 8 December: seven-minute presentation followed by three minutes of discussion; PowerPoint required in advance
Case Reports
Accepted as poster presentations only
Certificates
One certificate per abstract, issued only to presenters named on the submission
Video Format
Maximum five minutes; compulsory voiceover; in-house production only; submit via WeTransfer as part of the abstract process
Deadline Note
The closed-call panel states midnight Friday 7 August 2026, while a lower legacy submission block states Friday 31 July 2026; the date column is intentionally left unset because the source conflicts
Poster Format
Electronic poster monitors using PDF submissions; PowerPoint portrait format at 9:16; presenter must attend the judged poster session
Figures Tables
Text and tables only; no figures or graphs
Presenter Requirement
All presenters must register for the ASM; certificates are issued only to presenters who attend
Presentation Preparation
PowerPoint preparation is mandatory for all formats, with advance submission and a backup copy required
Costs & registrationTrainee tickets £210＋
| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| Early bird registration | £365 |
| Standard (consultant) | £445 |
| Trainee | £210 |
| Medical student | £60 |
Conference timeline1 key date＋
7 Dec 2026
Conference begins
Venue & travelEmirates Old Trafford · Manchester＋
ParkingThe event parking page says full delegate parking information is still to come. Hotel residents receive complimentary parking via Gate 1 on Talbot Road; coach parking for hotel group bookings must be pre-booked.
Coach AccessCoach drop-off is at the hotel on Brian Statham Way; coach parking is in Car Park 3 via Gate 8 on Great Stone Road.
AccommodationOfficial conference hotel: Hilton Garden Inn Manchester Emirates Old Trafford. Delegate booking code EASM26; check-in from 15:00 and check-out by 12:00.
Venue DetailsEmirates Old Trafford, Manchester. The organiser's webpage lists M16 0PX; the registration PDF lists M19 0PX.
MedicMess tips6 practical tips＋
MedicMess Tips
- Registration fees increase after 31 October 2026.
- A two-day trainee member rate is £160 by 31 October and £210 afterwards; the equivalent non-member rates are £300 and £315.
- The President's Drinks Reception is free but pre-booking is essential; the conference soirée costs £50 for trainee, student and ALRTS members, or £65 otherwise.
- Use hotel booking code EASM26 for the negotiated Hilton Garden Inn delegate rate.
- The abstract call is closed. The organiser page contains conflicting deadline text (7 August and 31 July 2026), so the abstract_deadline field has not been set.
- The registration desk opens at 07:30 on both meeting days.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing＋
The 2026 ALRSGBI Annual Scientific Meeting runs at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester on 7-8 December. It is aimed at consultant and trainee surgeons, medical students and researchers, laparoscopic theatre staff, industry professionals and teams working in laparoscopic, robotic and minimally invasive surgery. The published programme awards 8 CPD points per day and covers robotic training and service development, digital surgery and AI, operative safety, emergency minimal-access surgery, LapPass and RoboPass practice and exams, free papers, posters, videos, research, teamwork and wellbeing. The abstract call is closed. Submissions were limited to 500 words across five sections - Aims, Methods, Results, Conclusion and Key Statement - with Arial 11 text, a maximum of five authors, anonymous marking and no institutional identifiers. Oral free papers, electronic posters, videos and poster-only case reports were accepted; accepted work is published in full in the downloadable ALRSGBI abstract book. The page contains conflicting deadline text (7 August and 31 July), so no deadline has been entered in the date field. Two-day registration by 31 October is £365 for consultant non-members, £300 for trainee non-members and £130 for student non-members; member rates are lower, and fees increase afterwards. The President's Drinks Reception is free with pre-booking, and the evening soirée is £50 for trainee, student and ALRTS members or £65 otherwise. ALRSGBI has an official hotel allocation at the Hilton Garden Inn on site under code EASM26.
Frequently asked
- When is 2026 ALRSGBI Annual Scientific Meeting?
- 2026 ALRSGBI Annual Scientific Meeting takes place 7–8 Dec 2026 in Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester.
- Where is 2026 ALRSGBI Annual Scientific Meeting held?
- 2026 ALRSGBI Annual Scientific Meeting is held at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, United Kingdom.
- How much does 2026 ALRSGBI Annual Scientific Meeting cost?
- Registration is £210 for trainees, £445 standard.
- Is 2026 ALRSGBI Annual Scientific Meeting CPD accredited?
- Yes — 2026 ALRSGBI Annual Scientific Meeting is CPD accredited (16 CPD points).
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