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Smith & Nephew, Inc., Endoscopy Division, a subsidiary of Smith & Nephew, plc (NYSE: SNN) (London Stock Exchange: SN), today announced the introduction of the HandTact Instrument Set, an unparalleled group of lightweight, palm-sized laparoscopic scissors, dissectors and graspers specifically designed for surgeons to use with their non-dominant hand during hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery (HALS).

"Hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery has distinct advantages over laparoscopic surgery, including improvement in three-dimensional orientation and tactile sense," said Ron Sparks, president, Smith & Nephew Inc., Endoscopy Division. "In addition, HALS also produces smaller incisions, shorter hospital stays and recovery times, as well as potential cost-savings when compared to traditional open surgery."

According to a Frost & Sullivan, 2001 report, approximately more than 1.3 million minimally invasi...