Third-generation cholecystectomy by natural orifices: transgastric and transvesical combined approach (with video) [PDF]
BACKGROUND:An isolated transgastric port has some limitations in performing transluminal endoscopic cholecystectomy. However, transvesical access to the peritoneal cavity has recently been reported to be feasible and safe.OBJECTIVE:To assess the ...
Rolanda, C +8 more
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Transesophageal pulmonary lobectomy with single transthoracic port assistance: study with survival assessment in a porcine model [PDF]
BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS: Thoracoscopic pulmonary lobectomy is being performed in an increasing number of patients. The aims of the current study were to assess natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) as an alternative to transthoracic ...
Ferreira, Aníbal +4 more
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Transanal total mesorectal excision: a pure NOTES approach for selected patients [PDF]
Background: The concept of natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) has stimulated the development of various “incisionless” procedures. One of the most popular is the transanal approach for rectal lesions.
A. Goulart +46 more
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Peroral esophageal segmentectomy and anastomosis with single transthoracic trocar : a step forward in thoracic NOTES. [PDF]
BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS: A transesophageal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) approach has been proposed for thoracic and mediastinal access.
Branco, Carlos Filipe do Vale +5 more
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Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery in gynecology
Objective: To present our initial experiences in transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) for adnexal surgeries and hysterectomies.
Chyi-Long Lee +6 more
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Cirurgia endoscópica transluminal por orifícios naturais: realidade atual
Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) is an emerging experimental alternative to conventional surgery that eliminates abdominal incisions and incision-related complications by combining endoscopic and laparoscopic techniques to diagnose
Paulo Vicente dos Santos Filho +2 more
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Treatment of esophageal achalasia in children: Today and tomorrow [PDF]
Esophageal achalasia (EA) is a rare esophageal motility disorder in children. Laparoscopic Heller myotomy (LHM) represents the treatment of choice in young patients. Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is becoming an alternative to LHM.
Caldaro, T +11 more
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PurposeTo identify the learning curve in ovarian cystectomy by vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery.MethodsData consist of consecutively ordered patients who underwent ovarian cystectomy via vaginal natural orifice transluminal ...
Kailiang Tan +5 more
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Ambulatory surgery for perianal Crohn’s disease. Study of feasibility [PDF]
Background. One-third of Crohn’s disease (CD) patients present perianal fistula. The gold standard in the diagnosis and treatment of symptomatic perianal disease (PAD) in CD is the exploration of the anal canal and distal rectum under anesthesia (EUA ...
Arcudi, C. +10 more
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Evolution of transanal total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer: From top to bottom [PDF]
The gold standard for curative treatment of locally advanced rectal cancer involves radical resection with a total mesorectal excision (TME). TME is the most effective treatment strategy to reduce local recurrence and improve survival outcomes regardless
Alrawi, S +6 more
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