Transvesical peritoneoscopy with rigid scope: feasibility study in XXXX male cadaver.

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BACKGROUND: Transvesical port refers to the method of accessing the abdominal cavity through a natural orifice (i.e., urethra) under endoscopic visualization. Since its introduction in 2006, various reports have been published describing different surgical interventions using a @entity2003 in a porcine model. The aim of this study was to test the access and feasibility of peritoneoscopy by using a @entity2003 in a @entity1 male cadaver. METHODS: Two adult male cadavers were used to perform the procedures. A @entity2003 was used for the creation of transvesical access into the peritoneal cavity. Peritoneoscopy, liver biopsy, and identification and manipulation of the ileocecal appendix were performed. RESULTS: Transvesical access into the peritoneal cavity was quickly established. The @entity2003 easily allowed visualization of the abdominal cavity with good image quality. Liver biopsy and manipulation of ileocecal appendix were carried out without difficulties. CONCLUSIONS: Peritoneoscopy, liver biopsy, and @entity24386 using a @entity2003 through a transvesical port is feasible in a cadaver model. The development of a specific rigid scope for the transvesical port might herald a promising future for this NOTES access.
