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Baishideng Publishing Group, World Journal of Gastroenterology, 33(17), p. 3795

DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i33.3795

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Natural orifice transluminal endoscopy surgery: A review

Journal article published in 2011 by João Moreira-Pinto, João Moreira Pinto, Estevão Augusto Rodrigues de Lima ORCID, Carla Rolanda, Jorge Correia-Pinto
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Abstract

Minimally invasive surgery started spreading worldwide in 1987, when the first laparoscopic cholecystectomy was performed. Meanwhile, improvement of endoscopic equipment and instruments allowed gastroenterologists to attempt more aggressive endoluminal interventions, even beyond the wall barrier. The first transgastric peritoneoscopy, in 2004, brought to light the concept of natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES). The idea of incisionless surgery is attractive and has become a new goal for both surgeons and other people interested in this field of investigation. The authors present a review of all developments concerning NOTES, including animal studies and human experience.