Objective: Evaluation of models, techniques, outcomes, pitfalls, and applicability to the
clinical setting of natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) for performing …

Natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) had its origins in numerous small
animal studies primarily examining safety and feasibility. In human trials, safety and …

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

BACKGROUND: Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) is a novel,
potentially less invasive alternative to laparoscopic surgery. However, the problems of …

BACKGROUND: We performed an evaluation of models, techniques, and applicability to the
clinical setting of natural orifice surgery (mainly natural orifice transluminal endoscopic …

Introduction The clinical NOTES literature continues to grow. This review quantifies the
published human NOTES experience to date, examines instrument use in detail, and …

Background Natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) is an emerging
concept in the recent literature that could lead to potential benefits in clinical applications …

Since the first description of the concept of natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery
(NOTES), a substantial number of clinical NOTES reports have appeared in the literature …

Natural orifice translumenal surgery (NOTES) has garnished significant attention from
surgeons and gastroenterologists, due to the fusion of flexible endoscopy and operative …

Access to the abdominal cavity is required for diagnostic and therapeutic endeavors for a
variety of medical and surgical diseases. Historically, abdominal access has required a …