Gastrointestinal surgery continues to be informed by advances in basic science, technology and by the changing expectations of consumers.
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- Discipline of Surgical Science, Faculty of Health, The University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW 2305.
Correspondence: Allan.Spigelman@newcastle.edu.au
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