Standardized 10‐step approach for successfully performing a hysterectomy via vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery
Susanne Housmans, Andrea Stuart, Jan Bosteels, Jan Deprest, Jan Baekelandt
Abstract
Vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) is a novel technique for minimally invasive gynecological surgery. Adequate training and standardization are key elements to patient safety and quality of care. Based on consensus statements and expert opinion; we report a step-by-step guidance for hysterectomy via natural orifice transluminal endoscopy. A detailed description is presented of pre- and postoperative care, and the instruments and equipment used, and surgical steps are illustrated by photographic images. This report can guide surgeons in their training to perform a hysterectomy via NOTES.
Topics & Concepts
Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgeryMedicineStandardizationHysterectomyEndoscopySurgeryExpert opinionGeneral surgeryBody orificeLaparoscopyIntensive care medicineComputer scienceOperating systemAnatomyMinimally Invasive Surgical TechniquesUterine Myomas and TreatmentsGynecological conditions and treatments