Nomenclature of Natural Orifice Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES <sup>™</sup> ) and Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Surgery (LESS) Procedures in Urology

2008196 citationsJournal Article

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Geoffrey N. Box · University of California, Irvine

Timothy D. Averch · University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Jeffrey A. Cadeddu · The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Edward E. Cherullo · Case Western Reserve University

Ralph V. Clayman · University of California, Irvine

Mihir Desai · Cleveland Clinic

Igor Frank

Abstract

Standardization of the nomenclature applied to natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) and laparo-endoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) is essential as the body of literature continues to grow in order to allow clear and precise scientific communication. As the techniques continue to evolve, we propose that NOTES and LESS be designated as the common terms to define these new procedures in urology.

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Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management

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Published in: Journal of Endourology

Volume 22, Issue 11, pp. 2575-2582

DOI: 10.1089/end.2008.0471

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