# No-Incision Appendectomies "Natural Orifice" Surgery Through Vagina By Dee Sandin | Published 2008-04-08 | Science Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-orifice-surgery-the-no-incision-appendectomy-through-vagina References: [time](http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1727656,00.html?cnn=yes) & [ww.ucsd.edu](http://ww.ucsd.edu/) Oooo...There's something cringe-inducing about having your appendix removed through your vagina. Uh... What happens if your a guy? In a bid to do away with the scarring, pain and the long recoveries surgeons are using a technique called "natural orifice" surgery. In a surgical first, doctors at the [University of California](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-implant), San Diego, removed the appendix of a 24 year-old patient through her vagina. Through a small incision in the wall of the patient's vagina, they passed [surgical tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aidriven-platforms) and a [small camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adison-vein-locator) removing the appendix, through the same incision. A small cut was also made in the bottom of the patient's bellybutton to insert a camera to help guide surgery. I think I'd rather have the scar thank you very much. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Natural Orifice Surgery:** The trend of using natural orifices for surgery could disrupt traditional surgical techniques and lead to less invasive procedures. - **Single Incision Surgery:** The trend of using a single incision for surgery could reduce scarring, pain, and recovery time, leading to a more patient-friendly experience. - **Surgical Robotics:** The trend of using surgical robots to perform procedures could improve precision and accuracy, leading to better outcomes for patients. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can adopt natural orifice surgery, single incision surgery, and surgical robotics to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs. - **Medical Devices:** The medical device industry can create innovative tools and devices to facilitate natural orifice surgery, single incision surgery, and surgical robotics. - **Surgical Education:** The surgical education industry can train surgeons in the use of natural orifice surgery, single incision surgery, and surgical robotics to improve patient care and safety. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Folding Surgical Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surgical-tools.md) - [Robotic AI Surgeons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woxsen-university.md) - [Joystick-Controlled Photographic Pills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pill-camera.md) - [Breakthrough Surgical Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surgical-technology.md) - [Hernia-Treating Bioabsorbable Meshes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hernia-repair.md) - [Non-Invasive Cellulite Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noninvasive-cellulite-treatment.md) - [Four-Armed Surgical Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourarmed-surgical-robots.md) - [Intimate Care Suppositories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boric-acid-suppository.md) - [Pediatric Surgery Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surgical-system.md)