Abstract Guidelines

Abstract Submission

Key Dates

December 15, 2026 - Abstract Submission Deadline
January 31, 2027 - Notification of Abstracts Acceptance/Rejection
February 10, 2027 - Early Registration Deadline
March 5, 2027 - Deadline for Presenting Authors to Register*

*All presenting authors with abstracts accepted for VAS 2027, must register and pay registration fee before March 5, 2027 in order to have possibility to present the work and to be published in the Book of Abstracts.

Authors are invited to submit abstracts on any of the following topics:

  • Arteriovenous fistula creation and maturation

  • Arteriovenous prosthetic grafts

  • Central venous catheters

  • Vascular access surveillance and monitoring

  • Complications of vascular access

  • Basic science of vascular access

  • Cardiovascular effects of hemodialysis access

  • Endovascular interventions for vascular access

  • Infection prevention in vascular access

  • Education on vascular access care

  • Innovations in vascular access devices and materials

  • Nursing in vascular access

  • Peritoneal dialysis catheters 

Submitting Abstracts

There are 3 types of abstracts to be submitted:

  • Original study
  • Review presentation
  • Case report (only be presented as a poster)

The members of the Scientific Committee will review all abstracts.

Method of Submission

All abstracts must be submitted only via the online platform. The platform is available at our website: https://vas2027.org/submissions/.

Authors will receive proof of submission directly in their e-mail (in case you don’t receive a confirmation within 24 hours, please check your spam folder or contact the Secretariat).

After complete submission, it is not possible to modify any content.

All correspondence concerning the abstract will be sent to the submitting author’s e-mail address.

Abstract Submission Instructions

Abstracts and papers must be written in English. Submitted abstracts must be original. Abstracts previously published cannot be submitted.

The author’s name and e-mail address must be filled in properly – contact details will serve for future correspondence with the author(s).

Abstract Layout

The length of the abstracts should be at most 2000 characters.

Title: Your abstract title plays a crucial role in guiding the reader's understanding. It should be brief and clear, reflecting the nature of your investigation. Use a capital letter for the first letter in the title only (do not capitalize each word).

Names of the authors: Submit full first name(s) and the full family name. Do not include degrees or professional titles. Submit the institutions of all authors.

Standard structure

  • Original Articles – Background, Materials and methods, Results and Conclusion
  • Case reports don't require a structured presentation but should follow the abstract instructions.

How to Submit an Abstract

Prepare your abstract 

  • Write your abstract in Microsoft Word using the official template provided. Save the file under the following format: Surname_Name_FirstFiveWordsOfTitle.docx.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Download the EACCME Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form. Fill it out, sign it, and then upload the signed document via the Abstract Submission Form.

Upload via the Abstract Submission Form
Use the Abstract Submission Form available on the congress website.
Upload both your abstract file and the completed disclosure form directly through the form fields provided.

Final review
Carefully check all entered information to ensure accuracy and completeness before final submission.

Author/Presenter registration

All presenting authors of selected abstracts must register for the 15th Congress of the Vascular Access Society before March 5, 2025.

The organization does not cover costs incurred in submitting an abstract or poster or for travel and accommodation costs for presenting authors. Failure to register for the 15th Congress of the Vascular Access Society by the set deadline will lead to the withdrawal of your abstract(s).

Contact

If you have any questions regarding abstract submission, please contact the Congress secretariat at program@vas2027.org.