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The development of minimally invasive surgery will lead to the further reduction of incisions regarding single-port surgery using only one single artificial or natural incision. Thus, it appears that instruments and workflow have to be designed in a way that provides a dexterous manipulation of instruments inside the body. The aim should be to support the surgeon with a system most suitable to the...
Introduction Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) and laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) are the next steps in the evolution of laparoscopic surgery, promising reduced morbidity and improved cosmetic result. The inconsistent terminology initially used led to confusion. Understanding the technical evolution, the current status and a unified and simplified terminology are...
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