Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery: The Future of Gastrointestinal Surgery.
By Lee L Swanström, MD, FACS; Yashodan Khajanchee, MD; Maher A Abbas, MD, FACS, FASCRS

Flexible endoscopy, used to perform therapeutic procedures beyond the wall of the gastrointestinal tract, is gaining prominence and application. It could provide all of the advantages of laparoscopic surgery and, with the elimination of all abdominal wall incisions, could completely eliminate the risk of wound infections. This article reviews technology, technique, challenges, and impact.
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