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Public perception of "scarless" surgery : a critical analysis of the literature
Evidence relating to the perception and view of patients and physicians on natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) and laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) was scrutinized. A comprehensive literature search was performed through PubMed. A total of 18 studies were included in the analysis. Patients demonstrated interest in scarless surgery, with a preference for LESS over NOTES. Safety and efficacy remain the key factors in the decision-making process of patients. With more information about the safety and reproducibility of LESS and NOTES, and with improved educational efforts, patients and physicians alike may feel more comfortable in widespread application of scarless surgery.(undefined
Consensus statement on natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery and single-incision laparoscopic surgery: heralding a new era in urology?
[Excerpt] For decades, urologists have implemented technologies that provide effective treatment while limiting
morbidity. In many instances, this has been
achieved by operating via natural body openings
(eg, cystoscopy, transurethral resection, and ureteroscopy) [1,2]. Urologists have also pioneered
novel techniques to address clinical situations
where access through natural body openings was
impossible, such as percutaneous stone surgery,
laparoscopy, and robotics [3–5].[...