title: A case of transvaginal NOTES partial gastrectomy using new techniques and devices.
abstract: The latest technique of transvaginal NOTES partial gastrectomy is described in detail. The procedure involves new "over-tube steering" technique and usage of two newly developed endoscopic accessories. The technique is feasible, safe, and practical, since all devices used in the case are off-the-shelf products.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan.|Division of Next Generation Endoscopic Intervention (Project ENGINE), Global Center for Medical Engineering and Informatics, Osaka University, Suite 0912, Center of Medical Innovation and Translational Research, 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan.
authors.forename: Shigeyoshi
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Higashi
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan. knakajima@gesurg.med.osaka-u.ac.jp.|Division of Next Generation Endoscopic Intervention (Project ENGINE), Global Center for Medical Engineering and Informatics, Osaka University, Suite 0912, Center of Medical Innovation and Translational Research, 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan. knakajima@gesurg.med.osaka-u.ac.jp.
authors.forename: Kiyokazu
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Nakajima
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan.
authors.forename: Yasuhiro
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Miyazaki
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan.
authors.forename: Tomonori
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Makino
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan.
authors.forename: Tsuyoshi
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Takahashi
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan.
authors.forename: Yukinori
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Kurokawa
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan.
authors.forename: Makoto
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Yamasaki
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan.
authors.forename: Shuji
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Takiguchi
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan.
authors.forename: Masaki
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mori
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan.
authors.forename: Yuichiro
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Doki
keywords: Gastrectomy; NOTES; Natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery; Transvaginal