MINIMAL ACCESS SURGICAL PROCEDURES
\mˈɪnɪmə͡l ˈaksɛs sˈɜːd͡ʒɪkə͡l pɹəsˈiːd͡ʒəz], \mˈɪnɪməl ˈaksɛs sˈɜːdʒɪkəl pɹəsˈiːdʒəz], \m_ˈɪ_n_ɪ_m_əl ˈa_k_s_ɛ_s s_ˈɜː_dʒ_ɪ_k_əl p_ɹ_ə_s_ˈiː_dʒ_ə_z]\
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Procedures that avoid use of open invasive surgery in favor of closed or local surgery. These generally involve use of laparoscopic devices and remote-control manipulation of instruments with indirect observation of the surgical field through an endoscope or similar device. With the reduced trauma associated with minimally invasive surgery, long hospital stays may be reduced with increased rates of short stay or day surgery.
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