PALES, the Philippine Association of Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgeons, is dedicated to promoting and advancing the field of minimally invasive surgery (MIS). As part of their mission, they publish the Philippine Journal of Endo-laparoscopic Surgery (PJELS), a peer-reviewed local journal that focuses on MIS and is available annually online. PJELS aims to provide a platform for surgical professionals to discuss and exchange ideas on surgical innovation, practice, and research.

It showcases local expertise and knowledge in the evolving field of minimally invasive surgery. The journal is open to collaboration with surgical and endoscopic specialists from all areas, helping to ensure that the content remains relevant and beneficial to patients. The journal operates under an open access statement, allowing users to freely copy, redistribute, and transform the material, even for commercial purposes, as long as appropriate credit is given.

Authors retain the right to share their articles, and manuscripts submitted to PJELS are licensed under the creative commons attribution 4. 0 international public license (CC BY 4. 0).

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