Introduction - historical background, David Rosin; general principles, Chris Russell; laparoscopic cholecystectomy - from conservative indications to a routine procedure, J. Perissat et al; laparoscopic laser cholecystectomy, Joseph B. Petelin; appendicectomy, M. McMahon; laparoscopic and hernioscopic diagnosis and repair of abdominal wall hernias; inguinal hernia repair, Maurice Arregui; exploration of the common bile duct to deal with complications of LCC, Joseph B. Petelin; oesophagectomy - hiatus hernia repair, L. Dellemagne; laparoscopic thoracic sympathectomy, John A. Rennie; coloproctology, Patrick Leahy; laparoscopic surgical treatment of duodenal ulcer, Namir Katkhouda; training in minimal access surgery, David Rosin; the future, what next?, Hans Troidl.
