The Art of laparoscopic surgery: textbook and atlas by C palanivelu is the second edition of the book that discusses updated information pertaining to various minimal access surgeries. This edition of the book is divided into four distinct volumes as basic laparoscopic surgery, esophagogastric surgery, colorectal surgery and hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery. Each br>Chapter in the book includes detailed operative description and images in the form of atlas. The book illustrates advanced laparoscopic techniques and step-by-step information of operative procedures. The book will assist in understanding current concepts of laparoscopic surgery and the technical details.