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"Minimally invasive alternatives to a variety of conventional surgeries offer patients the now validated promises of accelerated recovery, better cosmesis, and less pain, with equivalent results or better in many circumstances."

(Brill, et al., 2005, p. S2)

The following full-text clinical articles include information on the use of minimally invasive procedures (MIP). This web page will be updated periodically with news and research findings. Bookmark it and check back regularly.

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Brill AI, Fleshman JW, Ramshaw BJ, et al. Minimally invasive procedures: what family physicians need to know. J Fam Pract 2005 (Nov 2005 suppl):S1-S23.

Click http://www.jfponline.com/uploadedFiles/ Journal_Site_Files/Journal_of_Family_Practice/ supplement_archive/5412JFP_MIPSupplement.pdf to access.

Roumm AR, Pizzi L, Goldfarb NI, et al. Minimally invasive: minimally reimbursed? Surg Innov 2005;12:261-287.

Click http://sri.sagepub.com/cgi/reprint/12/3/261 to access.

Guiding the Patient Through Minimally Invasive Surgery (monograph)

Click http://www.aafp.org/x34604.xml to access.