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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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All are limitations of minimal access surgery except
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The correct answer is  There is decreased heat loss in minimal access surgery.Advantages of minimal access surgeryDecrease in wound sizeReduction in wound infection, dehiscence, bleeding, herniation and nerve entrapmentDecrease in wound painImproved mobilityDecreased wound traumaDecreased heat lossImproved visualisationLimitations of minimal access surgeryReliance on remote vision and operatingLoss of tactile feedbackDependence on hand-eye coordinationDifficulty with haemostasisReliance on new techniquesExtraction of large specimensRef: Bailey and Love 27e pg: 108