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microsurgery  

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  • Microsurgery can be defined as surgery on very small body structures, such as blood vessels and nerves, performed with the aid of a microscope and specialized instruments. The purpose of microsurgery is to allow the surgeon a clear and amplified visualization of the operating field. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Microsurgery]

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