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A minimally invasive procedure is any procedure (surgical or otherwise) that is less invasive than open surgery used for the same purpose. A minimally invasive procedure typically involves use of laparoscopic devices and remote-control manipulation of instruments with indirect observation of the surgical field through an endoscope or similar device, and are carried out through the skin or through a body cavity or anatomical opening. This may result in shorter hospital stays, or allow outpatient treatment. Learn more about the advances in minimally invasive procedures and how and when they are used.

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Robotic Surgery: A Better Options for Many Head & Neck Cancers
Head and neck cancers are often difficult to diagnose and hard to treat.  Fortunately, advances in robotic surgery techniques are changing the landscape of surgery for head and neck cancers....
by Patient Power | 04/11/2011
Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery for Lung Cancer
In this program Dr. Alberto de Hoyos will discuss the surgical treatment of lung cancer. He will explain the minimally invasive techniques used and the advantages of the VATS approach.
by Patient Power | 11/23/2010
Weight Loss Surgery: A New Incision-Free Procedure
In this Patient Power program, Dr. Stanley Rogers will discuss transoral gastroplasty, known informally as TOGA, "incision-free" procedure for weight loss. During this procedure, the surgeon introduces a set of...
by Patient Power | 09/10/2010