Robotic Transvaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery for Resection of Parametrial and Bowel Deeply Infiltrated Endometriosis.

Journal: Journal of minimally invasive gynecology
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Abstract

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate stepwise techniques for the successful utilization of the Robotic-assisted transvaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopy Surgery (NOTES) technique for safely surgically managing deeply infiltrated endometriosis (DIE).

Authors

  • Xiaoming Guan
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas (Drs. Guan and Koythong). Electronic address: xiaoming@bcm.edu.
  • Jennifer Renea Welch
    From the Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine (Drs. Guan and Welch), Houston, Texas.
  • Guizhu Wu
    Division of Urogynecology, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Tongji University (Dr. Wu), Shanghai, China.