American Gastroenterological Association
NOTES advances suggest promising future for scarless surgery
Published in Physician Law Weekly, June 17th, 2009
Researchers will present the latest advances in a technology that continues to change the face of gastroenterology and surgery, known as Natural Orifice Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery®, or NOTES®, today at Digestive Disease Week® 2009 (DDW®). NOTES eliminates the need for incisions and allows for less pain and scarring associated with traditional laparoscopic surgery along with a much faster recovery time for the patient. Study findings and video demonstration will illustrate the most recent NOTES applications including cholecystectomy, appendectomy and gastrectomy. DDW is the largest international gathering of physicians and researchers in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology,...
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Source: Physician Law Weekly (2009-06-17)
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