Dear Colleagues,

In these turbulent times of Covid-19 pandemie, we stay together as members of this International Society.
1 know, we all are doing our best at various levels of responsibilities to help the victims and to stay safe. In order to maintain safe minimal invasive surgery during this crisis, an updated practice guideline have been developed by ISGE and it is included in this issue along with references to similar ones prepared by other sister societies. Moreover, we still hope that prayers and reflections will see us through this time of trial for the souls of men and women throughout our world. We are convinced that things will get better and as the resilient teams we are, we will overcome together this challenge and will come back stronger, better and united.

Sincerely,
Hisham Arab