Writing the editorial for the First issue of any Journal is a formidable job; it makes you aware that you are penning a page in history, especially of a concept which has far reaching implications on surgical management in the country.

Day Surgery or Day Care Surgery, as it is known in our country, is a matter of conviction, the common factor for all the specialities is the desire to deliver affordable surgeries of high standards without compromising on patient care. Patient’s convenience is the key word for a successful Day Surgery plan.

Anaesthesia plays a major role in a Day Surgery centre; an anaesthetist of high competence can make a difference between success and failure of a surgery centre. Apart from your interest in this concept, anaesthesia is the common link to all surgical specialities.

Dr. Vinod Joshi, Associate Director, Cleveland Clinic Foundation Day Surgery Center, USA and Dr. Ian Jackson, President Elect, British Association of Day Surgery, UK, are both anaesthetists, their contribution to this journal highlights the importance of Day Surgery anaesthesia in their respective countries.

Drs. Aniruddha & Anjali Malpani, have briefly and rightly pointed out the need to market the concept of Day surgery, as it is deemed to play an important role in the future of surgery.

The Editorial board for the inaugural issue of the Journal strives together for a good beginning and we hope to continue to bring you articles and information that will contribute towards continuing medical education (CME) which is being considered worldwide as a cornerstone for professional development and good clinical practice.

In this issue we are aiming to cover certain areas of concern in the evolving field of day-care surgery. Remember, that it is not minor anaesthesia, nor is it always a minor procedure hence due care and preparation are required for all cases. Practical guidelines for the doctors for preparing for day-care surgery have also been discussed in this issue. The Indian perspective has been brought out by Dr. Begani and me, in one of the articles, with an analysis of current scenario and future possibilities.

The sponsors of this Journal have to be commended in their vision to see this as a stepping stone for a better future. My special thanks to Dr. Reena Wani for her contribution to this issue.

Well begun is half done, they say, we hope this shall be the first step in a journey which will benefit all...the doctors, the healthcare and delivery system, our patients and most importantly, our Nation!!