- Octavio A Castillo: Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Chile University, Chile. octaviocastillo@vtr.net
BACKGROUND: The natural orifice translumenal endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) approach has been successfully reported by several surgical teams in different specialties. Urologic teams have recently presented several experimental and clinical experiences with the technique. Our aim is to review the initial experience with NOTES in minimal access urological surgery.