Objective: Evaluation of models, techniques, outcomes, pitfalls, and applicability to the
clinical setting of natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) for performing …

The aim of this review article is to provide an overview of the role of pigs as a biomedical
model for humans. The usefulness and limitations of porcine models have been discussed …

Hypothesis Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) provides the potential
for performance of incisionless operations. This would break the physical barrier between …

The growing capabilities of therapeutic flexible endoscopy have ushered in a new era in the
treatment of gastrointestinal conditions. Refinements in laparoscopic surgery have …

To diminish the learning curve associated with using swine as models, Swine in the
Laboratory: Surgery, Anesthesia, Imaging, and Experimental Techniques, Second Edition …

BACKGROUND: There is no reliable endoscopic method to selectively resect deeper layers
of the gut wall or to access the peritoneal cavity and prevent peritoneal soiling …

Natural Orifice Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery is a new development area with potential
advantages for patients. However, technical and ethical challenges involved in perforation …

Background Natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES), a recent
development in the field of minimally invasive surgery, may offer advantages over open and …

Background We have previously reported the feasibility of diagnostic and therapeutic
peritoneoscopy including liver biopsy, gastrojejunostomy, and tubal ligation by an oral …

Background Natural-orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) is a possible
advancement for surgical interventions. We initiated a pilot study in humans to investigate …