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It is my greatest honour and privilege to serve as your new President of ELSA! First and foremost, I would like to extend a hearty salute to our immediate past president Prof Suthep Udomsawaengsup and all office bearers. Amidst one of the most challenging times in ELSA’s history, Prof Udomsawaengsup and his highly capable team were undaunted by the challenges brought by the Covid-19 pandemic, ensuring continuity in our educational and training efforts by organizing webinar courses that are accessible to enthusiastic surgeons wherever they are, undeterred by lockdowns and travel restrictions. Not only do these webinars empower members to [...]

ENDOSCOPIC AND LAPAROSCOPIC SURGEONS OF ASIA (ELSA) ELSA Recommendations for Minimally Invasive Surgery during a Community Spread Pandemic: A Centered Approach in Asia FROM WIDESPREAD TO RECOVERY PHASES Introduction Tailored to the needs of specific countries & their communities depending on the spread of COVID-19 and their local resources Overarching principles do not supersede clinical judgment and the ultimate responsibility of care, resource utilization & safety is owned by the specialist The recommendation for proceeding with MIS listed here assume two scenarios of community spread - wide spread versus a limited community spread Guidelines for General Surgery [...]