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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 7, 2011; 17(33): 3795-3801
Published online Sep 7, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i33.3795
Published online Sep 7, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i33.3795
Table 1 Major features of the different natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery access for thoracic and abdominal cavities
| Transesophageal | Transgastric | Transvesical | Transvaginal | Transcolonic | |
| Rigid instruments | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Available in both genders | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Sterility | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Size | Wide | Wide | Up to 6 mm | Wide | Wide |
| Closur | Endoscopic (in study) | Endoscopic (in study) | Endoscopic (in study) | Direct suture | Endoscopic (in study) |
| Specimen retrieval | Not reported | Possible | Not reported | Possible | Possible |
- Citation: Moreira-Pinto J, Lima E, Correia-Pinto J, Rolanda C. Natural orifice transluminal endoscopy surgery: A review. World J Gastroenterol 2011; 17(33): 3795-3801
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v17/i33/3795.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v17.i33.3795