[GENERAL SURGERY IN ISRAEL - THE ISRAELI SURGICAL ASSOCIATION MODEL].

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION: The Israeli Surgical Association (ISA) is celebrating its 60th anniversary. The current edition of the journal includes papers on surgical oncology, intraoperative radiotherapy and emergency surgery, as well as surgical education. The outstanding range of topics represents the academic achievements of Israeli general surgeons and highlights clinical and surgical research accomplishments. ISA is currently advancing changes in surgical education as well as promoting the use of flexible endoscopy among the relevant surgeons. These two topics are presented in articles in this current issue. A retrospective review of the past 60 years since the establishment of ISA celebrates its members' achievements with pride and gazes with excitement at the future as emergent technology will change future surgery and new horizons in surgical education will model the new professional and knowledgeable general surgeons.