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Archive >  Minimally Invasive Surgery 2006

What's New in Minimally Invasive Instruments

More ergonomic tools, better visualization and easier entry and wound closure are among the trends.

Connie O'Kane, Senior Associate Editor

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Minimally invasive does not mean minimal instrumentation. There are a lot of components from set-up to closure, and manufacturers are improving upon old designs and devising new ones to deal with the myriad tasks your physicians must perform during a procedure. Here's a step-by-step, alphabetical look at your newest options for making MIS easier, more efficient and safer.

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