Endoscopy

Research reports from Northwestern University, Medical Department provide new insights into endoscopy

Published in Medical Devices and Surgical Technology Week, December 21st, 2008

According to recent research from the United States, " Natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) is an emerging field in minimally invasive surgery that is driving the development of new technology and techniques [1-4]. Before NOTES gains widespread popularity, it must be proven to be a safe and efficacious technique [5]."

"There are several proposed benefits to the NOTES approach, including potentially decreased abdominal pain, wound infections, and hernia formation. Currently, most investigational NOTES procedures are performed using a single transgastric, transcolonic, or transvaginal access point to the abdomen. In order to provide greater range of...

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Source: Medical Devices and Surgical Technology Week (2008-12-21)

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