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Editorial

World Journal of Laparoscopic Surgery is now starting the Robotic surgery section in the content of our
forthcoming journal. Robot-assisted surgery was created to beat limitations of conventional laparoscopic
surgery. World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons is organizing 3rd World Congress on the Recent
Advances of Minimal Access Surgery on 14th and 15th February 2012.
The 3rd World Congress on the Recent Advances of Minimal Access Surgery is an educational and
scientific meeting that focuses on the clinical implications of recent advances of laparoscopic surgery, as
well as novel techniques and strategies changing the future of Robotic Surgery. New surgical techniques
and promising studies that provide information about how to optimally individualize laparoscopic surgery
in every part of world will be discussed, and controversial issues will be debated.
The conference provides a unique opportunity for surgeons, gynecologists, urologists, pediatric surgeons, endocrinologists
and other health care professionals to learn from and interact with international leaders in minimal access surgery in order to
enhance knowledge, apply new data to practice and ultimately improve patient outcomes.
This World Congress is designed for physicians and surgeons from various specialties, including urology, gynecology,
colorectal surgery, bariatric surgery and general surgery, as well as engineers, nurses, medical administrative staff, and surgical
technicians who are interested in the minimally invasive techniques of single-port laparoscopy and robotics. Fellows, nurse
practitioners, nurses, physician assistants, researchers and other health care professionals interested in the laparoscopic surgery
are also invited to attend. This multidisciplinary learning activity concentrates on teaching attendees the skills and techniques
needed to perform these surgeries and helping them understand the challenges and benefits involved. Expert lecture sessions and
live surgery demonstrations will be held in the morning with optional non-CME hands-on workshops in the afternoon.
“I request all the WALS Members to get united for this International Conference”

RK Mishra
Editor-in-Chief

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