Consensus statement: natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery.
Ann R Coll Surg Engl
; 91(6): 456-9, 2009 Sep.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19723418
ABSTRACT
Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) has generated healthy and vigorous debate about the introduction of an entirely novel method of surgical therapy. Although there are many reasons for scepticism, there is undoubted interest in this field from both the medical profession and general public. Those Associations currently involved in laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery wish to safeguard patients and the reputation of the profession by issuing clear guidance and support for those wishing to undertake NOTES. The purpose of this document is to review the current status of both NOTES and hybrid NOTES, while at the same time identifying obstacles in both clinical research and training. Furthermore, it aims to provide a consensus statement on behalf of the main UK specialty associations involved in this field of surgery. The primary aim of this consensus statement is to provide a framework within which to develop, safely and effectively, what must still be considered an experimental technique.
Full text:
1
Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Abdominal Cavity
/
Endoscopy
Type of study:
Guideline
Limits:
Animals
/
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Ann R Coll Surg Engl
Year:
2009
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United kingdom