Super Minimally Invasive Surgery: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Section

Enqiang LINGHU (Editor-in-Chief)

One of the Medicine’s greatest challenge lies in curing disease while preserving the evolutionary sophistication of the human body – a balance redefined by Super Minimally Invasive Surgery (SMIS). In this groundbreaking work, Dr. Enqiang LINGHU offers a comprehensive two-part exploration: a General Introduction to the foundational principles of SMIS (Chapters 1–7), followed by a Specific Discussion of its clinical applications (Chapters 8–14).

Part One establishes SMIS as a paradigm shift from traditional “remove-and-reconstruct” surgery to anatomy-preserving therapeutic strategies. It traces the origins of SMIS to innovations in gastrointestinal medicine and surgery, presents its four core pathways and hundreds of technical variations, and formalizes rigorous standards in terminology, instrumentation, and procedural protocols. At its heart, SMIS aims to eliminate pathology while preserving organ integrity and function – protecting, for example, the body’s finely tuned pH-graded digestive “assembly line.”

Part Two brings theory into practice, detailing SMIS techniques for more than 40 conditions affecting the esophagus, stomach, pancreas, and other organs. These include early cancer resections, obesity management procedures, and treatment of pancreatic cysts. The book highlights key advances such as organ-sparing tumor excision, functional restoration in motility disorders, and precision treatments like radiofrequency ablation.

Beyond its technical contributions, SMIS places strong emphasis on patient-centered outcomes: reduced complications, transparent informed consent, and stringent infection control. Carefully structured with surgical standards and case documentation guidelines, this book serves as both a manifesto and a practical manual.

Acknowledging SMIS as a dynamic and evolving field, the book calls for global collaboration to advance its frontiers. It challenges surgeons to redefine success – not simply by curing disease, but by doing so without compromising the integrity of the human body. Essential reading for innovators shaping the next era of minimally invasive medicine, this work is a tribute to healing that respects nature’s greatest design: the human body.