Natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery.
This article provides an overview of the currently available animal data on natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) on the topics of translumenal access and closure, iatrogenic intraperitoneal complications, especially infection and overinsufflation, spatial orientation, and the development of enabling technologies. Human trials to date are also reviewed and discussed.
Bergman
Simon
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Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University School of Medicine and Public Health, 410 West 10th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210-1228, USA.
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