Down the Hatch. Slack C. Spring 2006:14-19 • NOTES or natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery could be the next big thing in surgery, and this article explains the procedure, its brief history, its potential, and its potential drawbacks. The author provides thoughts on the topic from several gastroenterologists and laparoscopic surgeons who point out possible advantages, such as a reduction in the need for general anesthesia, as well as new equipment needs to correct for issues with spatial orientation.
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