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Consensus statement: natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery.

T Arulampalam¹, S Patterson-Brown, A J Morris

¹Laparoscopic General and Colorectal Surgeon. Colchester General Hospital, Turner Road, Colchester, Essex CO4 5JL, UK. laptan1@yahoo.co.uk

Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

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Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) is an experimental surgical technique generating debate. This consensus statement reviews NOTES status, identifies obstacles, and provides a framework for safe development.

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Area of Science:

Minimally invasive surgery
Gastroenterology
Surgical innovation

Background:

Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) represents a novel surgical approach.
Despite skepticism, NOTES garners significant interest from medical professionals and the public.
Existing surgical associations aim to guide and support the safe adoption of NOTES.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the current status of NOTES and hybrid NOTES procedures.
To identify challenges in clinical research and training for NOTES.
To establish a consensus statement and framework for the safe development of NOTES.

Main Methods:

Review of current NOTES and hybrid NOTES literature.
Identification of obstacles in clinical research and training.
Consensus building among UK specialty surgical associations.

Main Results:

The document reviews the current state of NOTES and hybrid NOTES.
Obstacles in clinical research and training for NOTES have been identified.
A consensus statement provides a framework for safe development.

Conclusions:

NOTES is an experimental technique requiring careful consideration.
A structured framework is essential for the safe and effective development of NOTES.
Collaboration among specialty associations is key to advancing NOTES safely.