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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 14, 2010; 16(38): 4792-4799
Published online Oct 14, 2010. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i38.4792
Table 1 Summary of human natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery procedures
AuthorsType of procedureNo. of patientsOrgan of access
Marescaux et al[2] (2007)Cholecystectomy1Transvaginal
Zorrón et al[3] (2007)Cholecystectomy1Transvaginal
Gettman et al[4] (2007)Peritonoscopy1Transvesical
Hazey et al[5] (2008)Peritonoscopy10Transgastric
Lacy et al[6] (2008)Sigmoidectomy1Transvaginal
Ramos et al[7] (2008)Sleeve gastrectomy1Transvaginal
Zorrón et al[8] (2008)Peritonoscopy1Transvaginal
Zornig et al[9] (2009)Cholecystectomy68Transvaginal
Decarli et al[10] (2009)Cholecystectomy12Transvaginal
Gumbs et al[11] (2009)Cholecystectomy4Transvaginal
Auyang et al[12] (2009)Cholecystectomy1Transgastric
Horgan et al[13] (2009)Cholecystectomy1Transvaginal
Kaouk et al[14] (2009)Nephrectomy1Transvaginal
Fischer et al[15] (2009)Sleeve gastrectomy1Transvaginal
Lacy et al[16] (2009)Sleeve gastrectomy1Transvaginal