Update on Transanal NOTES for Rectal Cancer: Transitioning to Human Trials
The feasibility of natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) resection for rectal cancer has been demonstrated in both survival swine and fresh human cadaveric models. In preparation for transitioning to human application, our group has performed transanal NOTES rectal resection in a l...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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Series: | Minimally Invasive Surgery |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/287613 |