Abstract
The development of single-incision and robotic procedures to decrease the invasiveness of surgery is reviewed. In particular, natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES), which is a minimally invasive surgical (MIS) procedure that eliminates incisions altogether, is discussed in detail and current research being conducted to develop robotic and endoscopic technology to expand its clinical applications are described.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Medical Robotics |
Subtitle of host publication | Minimally Invasive Surgery |
Publisher | Elsevier Ltd |
Pages | 210-223 |
Number of pages | 14 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780857091307 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2012 |
Keywords
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery
- Single incision laparoscopic surgery
- Surgical robot
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering