During natural
orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery, access to the abdominal area is
provided through a natural orifice such as the rectum, mouth, nose or vagina
without the need for an external incision. An internal incision of the
peritoneum, and in some cases a diseased organ, is necessary. This procedure is
experimental.
Also Known As:
- Gastrointestinal surgery
- Incisionless laparoscopic surgery
- NOTES
Conditions Treated with Natural Orifice
Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery:
Natural orifice
transluminal endoscopic surgery may be performed in cases of gallbladder
stones, colorectal cancer and gastrointestinal, pelvic cavity and abdominal
diseases.
There are no
comparable non-surgical alternatives to natural orifice transluminal endoscopic
surgery. Surgical alternatives to the procedure include laparoscopic
procedures, such as a colectomy and hemicolectomy, single-site laparoendoscopic
surgery and local transanal resection.
Anesthesia with Natural Orifice Transluminal
Endoscopic Surgery:
Natural orifice
transluminal endoscopic surgery is performed under general anesthesia, which
means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.
Potential Complications from Natural Orifice
Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery:
Possible risks
following natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery include infection,
bleeding, swelling, damage to nearby organs and a negative reaction to the
anesthesia. It is also possible to experience damage to the natural orifice
used in the surgery and for an intraoperative switch to be necessary.
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