In Memory of Dr. Beuss

Today I have got Die Mitteilungen Nr.1 from Die German Surgical Association for Year 2011 and I read that Buess has left us. He was a good friend and was a special endoscopist. I have established in Ýstanbul University the Surgical Endoscopic Unit in 1975 at the Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty and we have contacted with him since 1983. He has visited us in Ýstanbul Turkey two times and we have also operated together. We have lost him too early! My condolences to all!

Prof.Dr.med Can O.Gokdogan
Emeritus Prof.of Surgery Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty University of Ýstanbul
Former Head of Surgical Endoscopy
Former Head Advisor of Ýstanbul University

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It was a great sorrow that we learnt about the sad demise of Prof. Gerhard F Buess. He was one of the pioneers in the field of Minimally invasive surgery. It is really a great loss to the Medical fraternity!

We pray the almighty to grant peace and solace to the departed soul and courage and strength to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss.

My heart felt condolences on behalf of Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgey team at Max Healthcare, New Delhi.

Yours truly,

Dr. Pradeep Chowbey
M.S., M.N.A.M.S., F.I.M.S.A.,F.A.I.S., F.I.C.S., F.A.C.S.
Padmashri Awarded by The President of India
Honorary Laparoscopic Surgeon to The President of India
Honorary Laparoscopic Surgeon to Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS)
Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa)
Surgeon to His Holiness Dalai Lama

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Despite not having known personally Professor Gerhard Bluess, I know of his extraordinary work in the development of minimally invasive surgery.

We are very saddened by this sensitive loss and on behalf of the members of ALACE, give our own family and friends nearby, condolences.

Sincerely,

Carlos M. Velasquez
ALACE Executive Director

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Gerhard, a real friend.

Antonio Lacy