World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons

WALS is an International Organization for the promotion of laparoscopic surgery duly registered by the government of respective countries. It is also the only association of world in which Laparoscopic Surgeons, Laparoscopic Gynaecologists, Laparoscopic Urologists, Laparoscopic pediatric surgeons and any other medical allied branches doing laparoscopic surgery are welcome.

Aside from organizing annual Top Level Congresses in different countries, it is also actively involved in research, development, training and publication of outstanding articles. Educational (training), Research (multi center studies and clinical trials), Technological (R&D in instrumentation, ancillary equipment, telerobotics and telecommunication), Publication (publication of original articles and state of the art reviews), Membership and Public Relations including

Free Laparoscopic Surgery Camps. The Educational Committee runs WALS training Courses and also endorses training courses in member institutions and hospitals if these meet the criteria set up by the Committee which are reviewed periodically.