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The American College of Veterinary Surgeons Foundation is excited to present the second edition of Small Animal Laparoscopy and Thoracoscopy in the book series entitled Advances in Veterinary Surgery. In the seven years since the publication of the first edition, the field of minimally invasive surgery has seen tremendous growth. New techniques, equipment, and research have advanced this discipline greatly, making a second edition of the book essential reading for residents in training, as well as surgeons already employing laparoscopy and thoracoscopy in their practices. As one of the key missions of the ACVS Foundation is to promote cutting‐edge education for residents in training and diplomates, this topic is timely and very reflective of the educational mission of the Foundation.

Small Animal Laparoscopy and Thoracoscopy, Second Edition, is edited by Drs Boel Fransson and Philipp Mayhew. I would like to congratulate and thank them for taking on this project. They have chosen an international group of strong contributing authors to cover laparoscopic and thoracoscopic skills, equipment, techniques, and procedures. I am sure you will find this reference extremely valuable.

The ACVS Foundation is an independently charted philanthropic organization. The mission of the ACVS Foundation is to support the advancement of surgical care of all animals through funding of educational and research opportunities for veterinary surgical residents and board‐certified veterinary surgeons.

The ACVS Foundation’s collaboration with Wiley‐Blackwell benefits all those who are interested in veterinary surgery by presenting the latest evidence‐based information on relevant surgical topics. The ACVS Foundation is proud to partner with Wiley‐Blackwell in this important series and is honored to present this newest book in the Advances in Veterinary Surgery series.

R. Randy Basinger, DVM, ACVS

Chair, Board of Trustees

ACVS Foundation