Abstract:

Minimally invasive surgery has become the dominant surgical procedure for cholecystectomy and many gynecological procedures. It is also gaining ground over the conventional procedures of herniorrhaphe, appendectomy. pelvic lymph node dissections, colectomies. lysis of adhesions, abdominal explorations, spleenectomy as well as thoracic, vascular and coronary bypass, and cardiac procedures.

Authors:

George C. Christoudias, M.D., F.I.C.S. - Holy Name Hospital, Teaneck, N.J.

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