Biliary lithiasis is an endemic condition in both Western and Eastern countries, in some
studies affecting 20% of the general population. In up to 20% of cases, gallbladder stones …

Background Natural-orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) represents one of the
most significant innovations in surgery to emerge since the advent of laparoscopy. A decade …

Background A new era in surgical robotics has centered on alternative access to anatomic
targets and next generation designs include flexible, single-port systems which follow …

Acute appendicitis is one of the most frequent disorders in abdominal surgery. Therefore,
appendectomy is a matter of significant interest in that field. Yet, four different techniques are …

Objective: To analyze the feasibility and safety of Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic
Surgery (NOTES) appendectomy, and to analyze separately the transvaginal appendectomy …

Single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) and natural orifice transluminal endoscopic
surgery (NOTES) have rapidly gained pace worldwide, potentially replacing conventional …

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

Background. Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) is a new approach
that allows minimal invasive surgery through the mouth, anus, or vagina. Objective. To …

Background Despite increasing data regarding clinical outcomes following transvaginal
hybrid NOTES cholecystectomy (TVC), a consensus regarding safety based on comparative …

Background Patient benefits from natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES)
are of interest in acute-care surgery. This review provides an overview of the historical …