Experimental NOTES in urology: are we moving forward?

Candace F Granberg; Matthew T Gettman

Experimental NOTES in urology: are we moving forward?

Arch Esp Urol. 2012 Apr;65(3):393-8.

Authors

Candace F Granberg¹, Matthew T Gettman

Affiliation

¹ Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.

PMID: 22495280

Abstract

This articles discusses the preclinical development of natural orifice surgery in urology. Rationale for this approach is provided. The description of transvaginal nephrectomy and NOTES prostatectomy is described.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Female
Humans
Male
Natural Orifice Endoscopic Surgery / trends*
Nephrectomy
Prostatectomy
Stomach / surgery
Urethra / surgery
Urologic Surgical Procedures / trends*
Urology / trends*
Vagina / surgery