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Minimally-invasive Technique for Injection into Rat Optic Nerve
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2015
Direct injection into the rat optic nerve is useful for regenerative research. We demonstrate a minimally-invasive technique for direct injection into a rat optic nerve that does not involve opening the skull. Using this method, surgical complications are minimized and recovery is more rapid.
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Technique of Minimally Invasive Transverse Aortic Constriction in Mice for Induction of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
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2017
The aim of this protocol is to describe step-by-step the technique of minimally invasive transverse aortic constriction (TAC) in mice. By elimination of intubation and ventilation which are mandatory for the commonly used standard procedure, minimally invasive TAC simplifies the operative procedure and reduces the strain put on the animal.
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An Anatomical Study of Nerves at Risk During Minimally Invasive Hallux Valgus Surgery
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2018
Minimally invasive surgical (MIS) procedures rely on anatomical references to localize structures not directly visible to the surgeon. This manuscript describes a combined method of plane-by-plane dissection and sectional anatomy of fresh-frozen specimens to locate the structures at risk during MIS procedures.
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Minimally Invasive Muscle Embedding (MIME) - A Novel Experimental Technique to Facilitate Donor-Cell-Mediated Myogenesis
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2017
We describe a novel experimental technique that we call Minimally Invasive Muscle Embedding (MIME), which is based on the evidence that skeletal muscle tissue contains viable myogenic cells that can facilitate donor-cell-mediated myogenesis when implanted into a host muscle.
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Optimized Minimally Invasive Transscleral Subretinal Injection Technique in Mouse
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2025
Subretinal injections are an indispensable technique for preclinical development of therapeutics for photoreceptor and RPE diseases. We describe an optimized transscleral subretinal injection technique in mice that improves intraoperative success rates and minimizes retinal damage.
FAQs
Visualization and navigation are central to these procedures. Cameras and endoscopes can provide direct views of internal anatomy, while imaging helps clinicians guide instruments or catheters toward a selected target. This combination allows treatment or diagnosis through a limited access route and helps focus the intervention on diseased tissue while reducing unnecessary disruption to nearby structures.
Restricting disruption can influence several aspects of recovery. Compared with extensive surgical exposure, a minimally invasive technique may reduce blood loss, postoperative pain, scarring, and recovery time. These advantages arise from using smaller incisions, natural body openings, or needle punctures rather than broadly exposing the operative area, although the expected benefit depends on the specific procedure and patient.
Suitability depends on the condition being addressed, the patient’s anatomy, available technology, and whether the clinician can reach the target safely and achieve an effective result. A smaller access route does not by itself make an approach appropriate. Clinicians must match the technique’s access and visualization capabilities to the disease, anatomical pathway, and intended diagnostic or therapeutic goal.
The principal contrast is the extent of surgical exposure and tissue disruption. Open approaches use more extensive exposure, whereas minimally invasive methods seek access through smaller openings or limited entry points. When appropriate, the latter may be associated with less blood loss, pain, scarring, and recovery time. The comparison remains procedure-specific because safe, effective treatment is the primary requirement.
A procedure generally begins by establishing access through a small incision, natural body opening, or needle puncture. Specialized instruments, cameras, endoscopes, or catheters are then directed toward the target, using direct visualization or medical imaging as appropriate. Clinicians perform the diagnostic or therapeutic task and must confirm that the intended result is achieved safely.
Minimally invasive techniques support both diagnosis and treatment across surgery, cardiology, radiology, and other medical fields. Their applications may involve reaching targeted tissues, evaluating disease, or delivering an intervention without extensive exposure. The approach is especially relevant when focused access can provide the needed clinical result while limiting disruption, but its use remains dependent on anatomy, technology, and procedural expertise.