title: Ethical Issues in the Introduction of New Technologies: From Mis to POEM.
abstract: The ethical debate regarding the introduction of new technologies in the surgical health care environment is discussed in this manuscript, with a special emphasis on minimally invasive and NOTES procedures for the treatment of esophageal achalasia. It offers an overview of the ethical principles and considerations about the implementation of new techniques and technologies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Buenos Aires, Vicente Lopez, 1831 P.B., Buenos Aires, 1128, Argentina, albertoferreres@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Alberto R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Ferreres
authors.forename: Marco
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Patti
mesh_terms: D004931:Esophageal Achalasia / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000941:ethics*; D057605:Natural Orifice Endoscopic Surgery / Q000941:ethics*