Also, what risks are invovled with the minimally inv. Any info would be greatly appreciated. In general, the minimally invasive patient should be out of the hospital in 4-5days and the full recovery takes 4 weeks not the usual 6weeks with the standard approach. These statistics of course vary from surgeon to surgeon and institution to institution. I hope this information is useful.
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