**1. Introduction**

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Endoscopy is a viable tool in the diagnosis and management of various gastrointestinal disorders. In this chapter we will discuss the role of Endoscopy in facilitating laparoscopic procedures. Endoscopy can be done before, during or after the laparoscopic procedures and can be an alternative management technique for laparoscopy. We will focus on the recent advances in the frontier and what the future holds.
