Review
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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
Table 1 Major features of the different natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery access for thoracic and abdominal cavities
TransesophagealTransgastricTransvesicalTransvaginalTranscolonic
Rigid instrumentsNoNoYesYesYes
Available in both gendersYesYesYesNoYes
SterilityNoNoYesNoNo
SizeWideWideUp to 6 mmWideWide
ClosurEndoscopic (in study)Endoscopic (in study)Endoscopic (in study)Direct sutureEndoscopic (in study)
Specimen retrievalNot reportedPossibleNot reportedPossiblePossible