In order to perform abdominal surgery without large incisions, surgeons use X a large incisionan X-ray devicespecial eye glasses✔ a laparoscope to be able to see. A smaller incision in the body leads to prolonged recovery timesX more patient risk✔ fewer infectionsincreased costs.In the field of cardiology, laparoscopes✔ stentsthoracoscopesX-rays are used to open clogged arteries in the heart.