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Archive >  Minimally Invasive Surgery 2006

Get a Scope That Lasts

These three tips from trade professionals can help extend the life of your new scope.

Melissa Auman, Contributing Editor

With technology advancing and budgets getting tighter, it doesn't hurt to have an experienced shoulder to lean on when it comes time to buy scopes. We compiled tips with the help of equipment managers, vendors and scope users to help ensure that the next set of scopes you buy lasts.

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