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Editorial

Our goal for World Journal of Laparoscopic Surgery must be to convey our reader knowledge of
excellent operative care with evidence-based perioperative processes, to leverage what we do in the
operation room to its maximal benefit. In so doing, we can generate the evidence that will move the
needle from open to MIS and serve our patients best.
World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons (WALS) has grown enormously with the
laparoscopic revolution as a primary society for minimal access surgeons including gynecologists
and urologists. This organization is remarkable for its energy and the capacity of its members to
work hard to achieve our organizational goals. It is unlike any organization to which I belong in allowing and encouraging
young surgeons to get involved and to develop their careers.
Membership is the fuel of any professional organization. We will make a strong push to increase our membership of
WALS and World Journal of Laparoscopic Surgery this year. This effort will be built around conveying the values that
drive WALS, the opportunities for career development, the interpersonal opportunities to network and expand the
community of each of our members, and the excellent value that WALS membership provides. We will bring this effort
to residents and fellows and will extend our reach internationally.
We take great pleasure in inviting you to Fourth World Congress of Laparoscopic Surgeons on February 8th and 9th
2014. This event is organized by World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons and hosted by World Laparoscopy Hospital,
Gurgaon, India. This year, WALS committees have worked hard to ensure a varied program for professional development
and networking opportunities. I would encourage each of you to bring two new members to WALS this year. I know that
they will thank you for years to come.
It is an incredible honor for me to be WALS Organizing Secretary. WALS is your organization. It is essential that the
WALS leadership keep in touch with our members and respond to their needs. For more details regarding the conference,
please visit website www.wals.in. If you have any questions about the conference, please e-mail
md@laparoscopyhospital.com and please communicate your ideas to us and get involved!
Again, I request all of you to join hands and make the forthcoming Congress a grand success.
RK Mishra
Editor-in-Chief

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