ISTUA

Dear Urology Professional,

The Taiwan Urological Association (TUA) will host the 13th Annual International Section of the Taiwan Urological Association Conference (ISTUA), which will be held in Taipei, Taiwan, on August 22, 2026. TUA welcomes the submission of original abstracts from investigators in the urology community. Submissions are invited from academic institutions, teaching and community hospitals, and industry. Both TUA members and non-members are welcome to participate.

Submitted research may fall into any of the areas below:

  1. Urological oncology
  2. Prostate disease
  3. Functional urology, urodynamics, and urinary tract infection
  4. Pediatric urology
  5. Andrology
  6. Urolithiasis
  7. Endourology and laparoscopy
  8. Artificial Intelligence, Digital Health, and Big Data in Urology

The deadline for abstract submission is APRIL 30th, 2026, 11:59 PM Taiwan Time. All abstracts will undergo a peer-review process. Urology research faculty members and TUA members will serve as reviewers to determine acceptance for Podium or Poster sessions.

Submission to

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Abstract Format Requirements

All abstracts must adhere to the following formatting guidelines:

File Format
  • All abstracts must be submitted as one single PDF file.
  • The PDF must include the complete abstract and any tables or figures, as well as the ethical compliance statement.
  • Abstracts must be written in English.

Structure

The abstract must contain the following sections in order:

  • Title
  • Authors
  • Institution
  • Purpose
  • Materials and Methods
  • Results
  • Conclusion

Word Limit
  • The abstract text (Purpose through Conclusion) must not exceed 1500 words.
  • Title, author names, and affiliations are not counted in the word limit.

Tables and Figures
  • A maximum of two (2) tables or figures is allowed per abstract.
  • Tables and figures must be placed after the Conclusion and embedded within the same PDF.
  • Each table or figure should include a brief legend.

Formatting Specifications
  • Font: Times New Roman, 12-point
  • Line spacing: Single-spaced
  • Margins: 2.5 cm (1 inch) on all sides
  • Page limit: One page is preferred; two pages maximum, including tables/figures

Ethical Compliance Statement

Authors are required to include an ethical compliance statement as part of their submission. This statement should confirm that the study has undergone appropriate ethical self-review and complies with relevant institutional, national, or international guidelines for human or animal research. If applicable, authors must specify whether the study received approval from an Institutional Review Board (IRB) or Ethics Committee, or indicate that IRB review was exempt according to local regulations. The ethical compliance statement must be included at the end of the PDF file.

Presentation Format

The presentation format (e.g., Podium, Moderated Poster, or Poster) and the allotted presentation time will be finalized after the review process and the completion of the scientific program planning. Detailed instructions will be provided in the acceptance notification.

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Sincerely Yours,

Jian-Hua Hong, MD, PhD

ISTUA Secretariat

Department of Urology, National Taiwan University