Background Natural orifice transumbilical endoscopic surgery (NOTES) is a technique still in
experimental development that requires clinical trials to assess its safety and efficacy. We …

Introduction: Since the introduction of laparoscopic surgery, surgeons have not only been
concerned about clinical outcomes, but also surgical scars. Although natural orifice …

Background Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) and transumbilical
endoscopic surgery (TUES) are being developed to improve minimally invasive surgery …

Background: Natural-orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) procedures have
been tested using numerous approaches, mainly in animals. In humans, only …

Background and study aims Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) is a
technique still in experimental development whose safety and effectiveness call for …

Objective The major barrier to transumbilical endoscopic surgery is external interference
between the instrument handles around the umbilicus. We describe technique of totally …

Background: The quest for scarless surgery continues, but the goal remains elusive. The
logical top contender was natural orifice surgery, but unfortunately even today it remains in …

Background: Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) and single-incision
surgery (SIS) are less invasive alternatives to traditional laparoscopic techniques. Concerns …

Introduction The appearance of single transumbilical incision surgery has opened a new era
in the minimally invasive approach of cholecystectomy. Specific ports for this technique have …

AIMS: The study examines both short and long term morbidity of the SILC approach.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: All the 1338 patients were operated by the same surgeon …