這個跨學科的雜志在其領域是獨特的，因為它涵蓋了胃腸醫學和外科治療腹部疾病所需的原則。在每一期邀請的評審中，提供一個選定主題的全面概述。因此，一個良好的背景下的藝術在臨床實踐和研究提供了。一個由胃腸病學、外科、放射學和病理學專家組成的小組討論了診斷和治療相關問題的不同方法。原始的文章，案例報告和評論使進一步有趣的閱讀。該雜志是一個寶貴的信息來源，傳授必要的知識，以掌握胃腸醫學和外科的主要跨學科挑戰。

This interdisciplinary journal is unique in its field as it covers the principles of both gastrointestinal medicine and surgery required for treating abdominal diseases. In each issue invited reviews provide a comprehensive overview of one selected topic. Thus, a sound background of the state of the art in clinical practice and research is provided. A panel of specialists in gastroenterology, surgery, radiology, and pathology discusses different approaches to diagnosis and treatment of the topic covered in the respective issue. Original articles, case reports, and commentaries make for further interesting reading.The journal is a valuable source of information, imparting essential knowledge for mastering the major interdisciplinary challenges in gastrointestinal medicine and surgery.