Current status of natural orifice trans-endoscopic surgery (NOTES) and laparoendoscopic single site surgery (LESS) in urologic surgery

Int Braz J Urol. 2010 Jul-Aug;36(4):385-400. doi: 10.1590/s1677-55382010000400002.

Abstract

Laparoendoscopic single site surgery (LESS) and natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) represent novel approaches in urological surgery. To perform a review of the literature in order describe the current status of LESS and NOTES in Urology. References for this manuscript were obtained by performing a review of the available literature in PubMed from 01-01-02 to 15-05-09. Search terms included single port, single site, NOTES, LESS and single incision. A total of 412 manuscripts were initially identified. Out of these, 64 manuscripts were selected based in their urological content. The manuscript features subheadings for experimental and clinical studies, as NOTES-LESS is a new surgical technique and its future evolution will probably rely in initial verified feasibility. A subheading for reviews presents information regarding common language and consensus for the techniques. The issue of complications published in clinical series and the future needs of NOTES-LESS, are also presented.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Male
  • Natural Orifice Endoscopic Surgery*
  • Prostatectomy / methods*
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Robotics / methods
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Urologic Surgical Procedures