Background Natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES), with its focus on
eliminating incision-related complications, promises to revolutionize the way surgery is …

Introduction The journey from conventional “open” operations to truly “minimally invasive”
operations naturally includes progression from operations involving multiple trocars and …

Abstract Background The methodology of Natural Orifice Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery
(NOTES) has been validated in both human and animal models. Herein is a discussion of …

Background: Single-incision laparoscopic surgery may reduce the complications of port site
and postoperative pain. The improved cosmetic result also may improve the satisfaction of …

Background Single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SILC) should not cost more or
less than traditional laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). Methods Retrospective cost data …

This report demonstrates the feasibility of an elective ovariosalpingohysterectomy by natural
transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) hybrid technique in a dog. A 5-mm abdominal …

Background The validity of natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) was
confirmed in a human trial of 10 patients undergoing diagnostic transgastric endoscopic …

Introduction. Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) could reduce
procedure-associated morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to determine the …

Bariatric/metabolic surgery is the most effective treatment for obesity, providing satisfactory
and prolonged weight loss as well as sustained improvements in patients with metabolic …

Introduction: The safe closure of the gastrotomy needs to be established before natural
orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) can be extended to routine clinical …