transrectal NOTES approach is a potentially promising alternative to transgastric or transvaginal approaches for intraperitoneal procedures. Although both anterior and posterior transrectal approache
appendectomy has become the treatment of choice for acute appendicitis with equal or better outcomes than traditional open appendectomy. Laparoscopic appendectomy in patients with gangrenous or perfo
to laparoscopic surgery during medical school has increased over recent years. The Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) simulator allows for objective assessment of laparoscopic skill. The goal