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Hybrid laparoscopic endoluminal reduction of stomach volume > Morbidly obese patients > Revolutionize traditional flexible endoscopy > Transluminal approach > Stoma is introduced transesophageally > Installation of the stoma > Reducing the gastric volume > Stoma has an adjustable opening

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Is stapling of the stomach a technique in an evolutionary dead-end? Will new endoluminal devices lower the treatment risk for obese patients? Is NOTES the treatment answer for morbidly obese patients?

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Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) avoids the need for abdominal incisions. The technique holds promise for many […]

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Power Medical Interventions > Successful Demonstration of Incision-Free Bowel Surgery > Resection and Anastomosis via the Colon > New Techniques > Possible Widespread Adoption of Incision-Free NOTES Surgery > Natural Orifice Surgery Consortium for Assessment and Research’s NOSCAR > Natural Orifice Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery NOTES

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Does the successful procedure further support the versatility and precision of the Intelligent Surgical Product Line? Are surgical techniques possible that allow for small bowel resection and anastomosis without abdominal incisions? Will the new technology accelerate the procedures related to Natural Orifice Surgery Consortium for Assessment and Research’s NOSCAR and Natural Orifice Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery […]

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Obesity and diabetes > Immediate Resolution > Type 2 Diabetes > New Study presented at the American Diabetes Association ADA > EndoBarrier > Implanted and removed endoscopically > Without need for surgical intervention > Physical barrier between ingested food and intestinal wall > Massachusetts-based GI Dynamics

Monday, June 16, 2008

How encouraging are the interim Endobarrier study results? Is the EndoBarrier’s ability to rapidly restore glycemic control reflected in the study results? Does the device mimic the metabolic effects of gastric bypass surgery without its associated complications?

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…New technology has been developed that addresses two of the biggest healthcare problems […]

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Pure NOTES Nephrectomy > Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery > New access devices needed > Limitations regarding the equipment available

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

What are the long-term complications and physiologic implications of NOTES nephrectomy? Is a transgastric or a transvaginal NOTES accesses favorable for bilateral nephrectomies? Is the use of a modified transvaginal trocar device allowing the dissection of the kidney with standard laparoscopic instruments?
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…Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) is an emerging technology that […]

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USGI Medical > Licenses Incisionless Surgery Technology > Intuitive Surgical > Endosurgical Operating System EOS > Endolumenal procedures within the GI tract > Translumenal procedures > NOTES Natural Orifice Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery > TransPort Multi-lumen Operating Platform > g-Prox(R) Tissue Grasper and Approximation Device > expandable tissue anchors

Monday, May 12, 2008

Will USGI’s technical and clinical development including their intellectual property combined with Intuitive’s robotic capabilities lead to the development of NOTES robotic products? Will the license agreement help to establish the EOS as the leading, most complete surgical platform for Incisonless Surgery? Will mechanical and robotic solutions complement each other and together advance the field […]

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EndoGastric Solutions > Results Of EsophyX > Multi-Center GERD Study > Acid Reflux > GERD > GastroIntestinal > Gastroenterology > Laparoscopic Surgery > NOTES > NOSCAR > Laparoscopic Bypass Surgery > Obesity > Faster Recovery

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Are the outcomes of the new procedures justifying widespread adoption of the technique? Does the device enable anatomical repair without incisions for surgical management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) patients? Is EsophyX a technology that advances the treatment of GERD forward?

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EndoGastric Solutions, the world leader in natural orifice surgery […]

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