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Archive > July, 2010 Vol. XI, No. 7

What's New in Minimally Invasive Surgery

Reusable devices, tools for single-incision surgery and better views during endoscopy were featured at the 2010 SAGES meeting.

David Renton, MD

You'll find all of the innovative tools for minimally invasive surgery on display at the exhibit hall floor at the annual meeting of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. At this year's meeting in April in National Harbor, Md., the recurring themes among the technical exhibits were reusable devices, more product choice for single-incision laparoscopy, and products to help the surgeon work from a clear and steady image during laparoscopy. Here are 10 new products that caught my eye.

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