Background We conducted a randomized study of a laparoscopic technique for removing left-
sided colon tumors that can reduce postoperative pain and other wound-related …

Background In performing “traditional” laparoscopic colectomy for left-sided colonic tumors,
specimen retrieval necessitates a mini-laparotomy which often is the cause of postoperative …

Introduction Given the limitation of surgical access and instrumentation, pure NOTES
technique currently appears challenging for colorectal surgery. As such, we would like to …

Background Natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES), a recent
development in the field of minimally invasive surgery, may offer advantages over open and …

Background A transrectal (TR) approach for natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery
(NOTES) makes sense for colorectal surgery because the colotomy can be incorporated into …

Background Reducing access size and trauma are important issues in natural orifice
transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES). The combination of experience with …

BACKGROUND: Applications for natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES)
to access the abdominal cavity have increased in recent years. Despite potential …

Hypothesis Because of the concerns over the operative platform, accidental organ injury,
and viscerotomy closure, natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) currently …

Background Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) has emerged as the
area of focus in laparoscopic surgery. Hybrid NOTES (hNOTES) has some potential …

Since the advent of laparoscopy, minimally invasive techniques such as single port
laparoscopy, robotics, endoscopically assisted laparoscopy, and transanal endoscopic …