Trends In MIS: Part II
Executive Summary
In this second part of our two-part series on minimally invasive surgery, we discuss technologies that are expanding the scope of MIS, including robotics, flexible laparoscopy, and 3-D visualization systems. We also look at how manufacturers are addressing the growing market for reprocessed medical devices.
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