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Transumbilical single-port surgery: evolution and current status.

David Canes1, Mihir M Desai, Monish Aron

  • 1Center for Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery, Department of Urology, Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio 44195, USA. canesd@ccf.org

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Embryonic natural orifice transumbilical endoscopic surgery (E-NOTES) offers cosmetic benefits and reduced morbidity in minimally invasive procedures. This review details the evolution and current status of E-NOTES in urology and other surgical fields.

Area of Science:

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Innovation
  • Cosmetic Surgery

Background:

  • Embryonic natural orifice transumbilical endoscopic surgery (E-NOTES) aims to improve cosmetic outcomes and reduce patient morbidity.
  • Single-port transumbilical laparoscopy represents an evolution in minimally invasive surgical techniques.
  • Recent clinical reports highlight the growing application of E-NOTES in urology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the historical development of E-NOTES across various surgical specialties.
  • To analyze the nomenclature, surgical techniques, instrumentation, and perioperative outcomes associated with E-NOTES.
  • To summarize current urological and non-urological applications of single-port surgery.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature review was conducted using the National Library of Medicine database.

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  • Searches covered English-language publications from the past 40 years.
  • Keywords included 'scarless surgery,' 'single port,' and 'transumbilical endoscopic surgery.'

    • Main Results:

    • The review identified 19 gynecologic and general surgery papers and 8 urologic reports on single-trocar transumbilical procedures.
    • Technical feasibility for diverse urological procedures, including nephrectomy and pyeloplasty, has been demonstrated.
    • No prospective comparative studies between E-NOTES and standard laparoscopy were found.

    Conclusions:

    • E-NOTES has successfully entered the field of laparoscopic surgery.
    • Continued advancements in surgical techniques and instrumentation are expected to broaden the application of E-NOTES.
    • The evolution of E-NOTES signifies a step towards more patient-friendly surgical interventions.