Minimally Invasive Surgery

Minimally invasive surgery has matured into the default approach for most abdominal, thoracic, and pelvic procedures, with single-port and reduced-port platforms pushing the envelope further. GCSA 2027 will showcase advances in laparoscopic and endoscopic suturing, intraoperative fluorescence (ICG) for perfusion and lymph node mapping, and the rapid expansion of endoluminal techniques such as POEM, ESD, and EUS-guided gastrojejunostomy. Sessions will examine the integration of AI-driven intraoperative decision support, augmented reality navigation, and the trade-offs between conventional laparoscopy and emerging robotic single-port systems.