In this BackTable OBGYN Brief, host Dr. Mark Hoffman and Dr. Jan Baekelandt explore the benefits of vNOTES, especially in certain patient populations – obese patients, patients with a history of multiple abdominal surgeries, and those with a large uterus.

Dr. Baekelandt highlights the aesthetic advantages of minimized scarring in vNOTES alongside clinical benefits such as reduced postoperative pain, lower analgesia use, and shorter hospitalization times. They discuss the outcomes of randomized controlled trials that compare vNOTES with laparoscopy and the specific groups of patients who benefit most from vNOTES. The episode also delves into the technical aspects of vNOTES and its potential advantages in oncology procedures.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction

00:14 - Benefits of vNOTES

03:21 - Special Patient Groups

06:10 - Technical Aspects and Surgical Techniques

08:31 - Oncology Applications and Future Potential

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BackTable OBGYN Ep 31: The vNOTES Procedure

https://www.backtable.com/shows/obgyn/podcasts/31/the-vnotes-procedure