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    White board in the OR adds a layer of safety

    By Alice Goodman At Minimally Invasive Surgery Week NEW YORK – Displaying a low-tech, low-cost white board in the operating room during the “time out” before surgery can significantly improve memory retention among members of the surgical team, a new study suggests. “We found that providing a white board that you can buy at any […]

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    Making Mini-Lap Mainstream

    Mini-laparoscopic surgery is gaining favor among thought leaders in surgery. Find out why some experts believe “mini-lap” should be used more frequently. By Marie Thibault Although mini-laparoscopy, a surgical technique that allows for even smaller incision sites than traditional laparoscopy, has been performed by some surgeons for years, the technique may finally be coming into […]

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    Welcome to the Inaugural SLS History Museum: 25 Years of Minimally Invasive Surgery

    Dear MIS History Museum Visitor, We look forward to introducing you to a new SLS exhibition for MIS WEEK called The History of MIS:  25 Years of Minimally Invasive Surgery.  This is our part of the celebration of the 25th anniversary of SLS events. MIS history is something to be preserved and celebrated, so here you will find original photos, […]

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    Our History Is Worth Sharing

    By Paul Alan Wetter, MD A surgeon’s desire to examine internal organs has existed since ancient times. By going back in history we can learn, yes, but we can also begin to appreciate each other.  On September 2-5, 2015, during MIS Week’s 25th Anniversary, we will feature 25+ years of surgical history.  This important exhibition […]

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    Highlights of MIS Week 2015

    Minimally Invasive Surgery Week 2015 marks the 25th anniversary of SLS meetings.  Take a look at what’s new this year as we celebrate SLS’ largest annual meeting: • A museum exhibition on 25+ years of MIS history, with original prototypes, and up close technology from the 1980s and 90s • A lively debate on the cost of healthcare, […]

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