In the late 80s and early 90s the surgical world experienced a seismic shift in the way biliary tract surgery was performed. The time tested “open” cholecystectomy gave way to the minimally invasive approach of “Laparoscopic” cholecystectomy. In the year 2020, it is a rare occasion where an elective cholecystectomy is not performed laparoscopically. As the optics and equipment have steadily improved, not to mention the introduction of robotics, minimally invasive surgery is now limited only by ones imagination. These series of manuscripts address themselves to specific area of minimally invasive surgical techniques when approaching diseases of the liver and spleen.

Disclosure:
The series “Laparoscopic Surgery of the Liver and Spleen” was commissioned by the editorial office, Laparoscopic Surgery without any sponsorship or funding. H. Leon Pachter is serving as the unpaid Guest Editor for the series.