Minimally Invasive Surgery Week 2025

MISWeek 2025, SLS’s annual meeting, is a multidisciplinary meeting with content covering a range of specialties including general surgery, gynecology, endourology, pediatric surgery, surgical oncology, colorectal surgery, bariatric surgery, robotics, and more. Its target audience consists of general surgeons, gynecologists, urologists, pediatric, thoracic surgeons and others interested in laparoscopic, endoscopic, robotic, and minimally invasive surgical techniques and technologies. The meeting is open to surgeons, clinicians, allied health professionals, students, residents, fellows, and others.

Objectives: 
The increasing complexity of minimally invasive diagnostics and therapy requires a continuous educational process. The exchange of knowledge and expertise among the physicians taking part in this conference contributes to the continuation of excellence in minimally invasive surgery.

Upon completion of the conference, participants will be able to:

• Increase comprehension of the basic and fundamental principles of laparoscopic, endoscopic, and minimally invasive techniques, enhancing the participant’s understanding of these techniques;
• Understand the recent advances in laparoscopic, robotic, and minimally invasive techniques;
• Determine the appropriate use of laparoscopic, robotic, and minimally invasive equipment as part of a treatment plan in the care of patients;
• Comprehend the developing technologies that will be available in the future to enhance the standard of patient care; and
• Apply acquire educational information within the physician’s specialty, which will enhance their professional development and patient care.

Program details will be updated as they become available. Please check back to see what’s new! Program is subject to change.

Become a member to access the discounted member registration rates plus all the other benefits of membership with SLS. Contact the SLS office at (305) 665-9959 or InfoSLS.org for details on membership and discounted registration.

Abstract Submission

We invite the submission of abstracts for presentation at MISWeek 2025. We will be accepting submission for papers, videos, and posters.

Authors need not be members of the Society in order to submit material. The program will include scientific papers, videos, and posters on all topics and specialties involving the use of minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques and technologies including laparoscopy, endoscopy, robotic surgery, education, simulation, and outcomes, among others.

Selection of material for presentation will be based on quality, clarity, and relevance, as well as the significance of the material, as judged by evaluation of the content by the Abstract Review Committee. Awards will be given in various categories based on merit.

Abstract Submission will open December 1, 2024.

SLS is committed to maintaining a safe, focused and professional  educational atmosphere. Infants and children under the age of 18 are not allowed in any conference areas. This includes all educational sessions and meeting rooms, the exhibit hall and any special event spaces, if any.  Please be considerate of your colleagues and your family by planning for child care in advance in the event that you are travelling with children.

1850 Hotel Plaza Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

An official Walt Disney World® Hotel, the Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Resort is located across the street from Disney Springs®, a world-class shopping, entertainment, and dining district with over 150 venues. This lakeside resort features two pools, an aquatic playground for kids, on-site basketball and volleyball courts, plus multiple on-site dining options. Guest room amenities include free WiFi, 55-inch HDTVs, mini-refrigerator, and plush bedding. Resort guests enjoy exclusive Disney Benefits, including scheduled shuttle transportation to Disney parks, early theme park entry to every Disney park (park reservation and valid ticket or pass required).

Our discounted room rates are:
Wyndham Tower: $139/night + $28 resort fee + $3.50 resort fee tax = $170.50 (tax on room rate additional)
Wyndham Garden: $109/night + $28 resort fee + $3.50 resort fee tax = $140.50 (tax on room rate additional)

Special Parking Rates (per vehicle):
Gated Self-Parking: $15/night plus tax
Valet Parking: $28/night plus tax
Event Parking: $15/day plus tax
Fees subject to change