Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons

The organization was formed for the benefit of Surgeons who perform operative laparoscopy/endoscopy and minimally invasive surgery. The organization has successfully solicited the membership of approximately 2,000 practitioners of this medical specialty. The organization's accomplishments the result of several activities. The Society's activities are designed to accomplish the following objectives: 1. To teach, demonstrate, instruct, exchange ideas, distribute literature and hold meetings, seminars and conferences related to operative laparoscopy/endoscopy and minimally invasive surgery. 2. Stimulate interest in operative laparoscopy/endoscopy and minimally invasive surgery. 3. Maintain and improve medical standards for operative laparoscopy/endoscopy and minimally invasive surgery in medical schools and hospitals. 4. Maintain and improve ethics, practice, and efficiency of the medical practice pertaining to operative laparoscopy/endoscopy and minimally invasive surgery. 5. To improve medical surgical techniques, as well as provide information and knowledge to interested parties and governmental agencies. 6. To conduct medical research in the area of operative laparoscopy/endoscopy and minimally invasive surgery and to publish medical and scientific literature pertaining to such field. 7. To share information among all Surgeons and medical specialties which practice operative laparoscopy/endoscopy and minimally invasive surgery. 8. To recognize individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the field of operative laparoscopy/endoscopy and minimally invasive surgery.