Now 50% off the original sale price of $3,250. Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is revolutionizing the world of surgery. Endoscopic surgery is now widespread in a staggering range of fields and is used to treat many conditions. This Kalorama Information report highlights the medical specialties and instruments that will provide higher profits for manufacturers of MIS equipment. Examines the market for MIS instruments and accessories in Europe and Japan. Identifies, quantifies, and forecasts to 2000, the new endoscopic/laparoscopic procedures for each medical specialty. Discusses new technologies. Estimates U.S. market shares for leading players in each segment of seven applications as well as sales of endoscopes and endoscopic electrosurgical instruments, hand instruments, lasers, video cameras, and other instruments and accessories. Profiles the leading players.