| Literature DB >> 18790159 |
Simon Bergman1, W Scott Melvin.
Abstract
This article provides an overview of the currently available animal data on natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) on the topics of translumenal access and closure, iatrogenic intraperitoneal complications, especially infection and overinsufflation, spatial orientation, and the development of enabling technologies. Human trials to date are also reviewed and discussed.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18790159 DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2008.05.011
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Surg Clin North Am ISSN: 0039-6109 Impact factor: 2.741