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The Transanal Endoscopic Operations device from Karl-Storz allows the insertion of rigid or flexible instruments through the anus and is currently used for performing transanal endoscopic microsurgery excisions of rectal tumors. It also has the potential to serve as a stable transrectal natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES®) platform. Image used with permission (©Karl Storz).
