• An initiative taken up by Swagat Academy of Medical Sciences in association with Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (IAGES).

• This is first edition of the series of books on this topic in world literature.

• It is a compilation of various current topics related to minimal access surgery (MAS) and gastrointestinal endoscopy.

• Highlights the rapid changes in techniques and emergence of new technologies.

• Covers various topics on basics and advanced MAS procedures and the future editions are likely to be more organ and subject specific.

• Contributed by many eminent experts from across the world.