Minimally invasive surgery

Improving the patient experience is a priority for the health care community. On Access Health, we're ready to give you the latest updates in medicine! First, get information on new treatment called the “magic bullet” for patients with thyroid cancer. Then, learn about a non-invasive screening for expectant mothers to analyze DNA from the fetus. Lastly, say bye-bye to surgical scars.

Today on Access Health, we're talking about an innovative solution for managing pain associated with oral mucositis, stress free mattress shopping, and minimally invasive surgery.

Laparoscopic surgery – commonly referred to as minimally invasive surgery (MIS) – has been a regular practice since the early 1990s, resulting in less trauma and pain and quicker recovery times. Stay tuned to learn about MIS is being used in a range of procedures.