Natural orifice specimen extraction surgery in left-sided colon and upper rectal cancer: a narrative review

Sergey Efetov, Elena Popova, Albina Zubayraeva, Petr Tsarkov
2022 Annals of Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgery  
and Objective: Natural orifice specimen extraction surgery (NOSES) is an innovative technique, used in minimally invasive surgery for colorectal cancer. NOSES has been demonstrated as a safe and effective method in patients matching the inclusion criteria. Objective was to analyze and review articles regarding short-and long-term outcomes in NOSES in left-sided colon and upper rectal cancer. Methods: We conducted a search in PubMed and Cochrane Reviews databases and reviewed the studies in
more » ... sh regarding NOSES in left-sided colon and upper rectal cancer published until May 2022.
doi:10.21037/ales-22-30 fatcat:ouqc72cxrnaifecarjoedhetxu