Minimally invasive surgeries (MIS) minimise incisions and tissue damage during surgeries. Using specialised tools and techniques like robotic surgery, MIS is less risky than traditional open surgery. MIS is a patient centered revolution. They result in less pain, minimal scarring, lower infection rates, lower recovery time, and more! The McMaster affiliated program at St. Joseph’s Hospital is renowned for advancing MIS research in the last decade, especially in the field of Computer-Assisted Minimally Invasive Surgery (CMAS). Check out more information about their program below!

For More Information About Minimally Invasive Procedures: St. Joes CMAS: https://www.stjoes.ca/hospital-servic...

University of Toronto Minimally Invasive Surgery Program: https://surgery.utoronto.ca/minimally...

John Hopkins Medicine Minimally Invasive Surgery Center: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/surge...

Timestamps:
0:00: Introduction
0:33: Agenda and preliminary information
1:23: History of MIS
2:10: St. Joseph's Hospital and their work on MIS
2:31: Significance of MIS
3:16: Interactive Exercise
3:59: Tools and Techniques
6:01: Conclusion

This video was made by McMaster University students Heeral Dodhia, Alice Zhuang, Rhea James, and Jerry Chang in collaboration with the Demystifying Medicine McMaster Program.

We would like to thank Dr. Aftab Taiyab for reviewing the content of this video and providing valuable feedback.

This video is provided for general and educational information only. Please consult your health care provider for information about your health.

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