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Progress in the field of minimally invasive and non-invasive therapy is closely linked to the development of high-resolution imaging tools for diagnostics and the guidance of surgical instruments. Minimally invasive medicine opens the way to low-cost, ambulant treatment under local anaesthesia with less post-surgery pain and improved cosmetic results. Microsystems engineering, nanotechnology, and laser technology, in particular, have contributed to the development of the required miniaturised high-tech medical devices.
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König, K. (2009). Minimally invasive medicine. In: Bullinger, HJ. (eds) Technology Guide. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-88546-7_39
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