An Innovative Technique for Colorectal Specimen Retrieval: A New Era of “Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction” (N.O.S.E)

Abstract

Our technique of transvaginal retrieval effectively prevents wound-related complications by completely eliminating minilaparotomies for specimen retrieval. It could be called "Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction," or N.O.S.E. We stress the need for innovations in specimen extraction, for which importance is not given by surgeons.