This program takes viewers into the fascinating world of laparoscopic and arthroscopic surgery. Looking over the shoulders of several pioneering doctors, we see how once-major operations are being replaced with simpler, less painful procedures. Several “minimally invasive” surgeries are shown, including knee cartilage repair, gallstone removal, balloon angioplasty, and others. A BBC Production. (30 minutes)

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