title: [Urologic Notes: where are we and where we are going].
abstract: The natural orifice translumenal endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) approach has been successfully reported by several surgical teams in different specialties. Urologic teams have recently presented several experimental and clinical experiences with the technique. Our aim is to review the initial experience with NOTES in minimal access urological surgery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Chile University, Chile. octaviocastillo@vtr.net
authors.forename: Octavio A
authors.initials: OA
authors.lastname: Castillo
authors.forename: Rafael
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sanchez-Salas
authors.forename: Ivar
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Vidal-Mora
authors.forename: Rodrigo
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Campos
authors.forename: Miguel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Feria-Flores
mesh_terms: D004724:Endoscopy; D006801:Humans; D013520:Urologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*