Busting 5 myths about Mini-Lap. Don't let these misconceptions prevent you from providing the best for your patients.

In search of the perfect hernia repair. The latest mesh options and fixation techniques are making surgery safer and more efficient.

The case for biologic hernia repair. Though more costly, is there evidence that using biologic mesh results in lower infection and recurrence rates?

Ask the experts: Should you add mini-laparoscopy? Top surgeons share their thoughts on the tiny tools and whether the technique is worth adding.

10 abdominal surgery advances. Innovative techniques and tools continue to move the ball forward.

Microlaparoscopy: A shortcut to better outcomes. It's time to think small when it comes to certain procedures.

Infection Prevention: It pays to irrigate the abdominal cavity. It's an often overlooked, highly effective way to prevent infection.

What's new in minimally invasive surgery? It's all about improved visualization and less trauma at this year's SAGES Annual Meeting.

Customize your hernia repairs. There's no one-size-fits-all best technique.

What surgeons want in their staplers. It's a short list: no malfunctions and no leakage.

Yes, you can do outpatient colectomy. Technology and post-op care are changing the length of stay for patients after colorectal surgery.

Daytime is best for lap choles. Overnight, they're more likely to convert to open cases.

Hospitals across the country vary substantially in their use of laparoscopy. Despite lower complication rates, study finds that some hospitals aren't performing minimally invasive surgery as often as they could.

The latest in laparoscopic surgery. There were plenty of innovative devices on display in the exhibit hall at this year's SAGES conference.

Better mesh placement and preventative pain control contribute to faster discharges and happier patients. Manage post-op hernia pain.

Can ventral hernia surgery be profitable? Facility leaders say it starts with communication and cost control.

Surgeons must recommit to limiting risks of the condition that affects hundreds of thousands of patients each year. Prevent post-hernia chronic pain.

Many of today's hernia meshes have a lower risk of adhesion and infection than their heavyweight, unwieldy predecessors. Prevent infection after hernia surgery.

These ideas and innovations are improving the efficiency and safety of the most minimally invasive laparoscopy.

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