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minimally invasive
A minimally invasive procedure requires a small skin puncture or very limited incision to perform the intervention, which typically involves the insertion of miniaturized instruments. Common examples of minimally invasive procedures would be heart catheterization or temporary placement of an implanted port for chemotherapy.
 

 


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