In this BackTable OBGYN Brief, host Dr. Mark Hoffman interviews Dr. Jan Baekelandt about the basics and history of vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES), including its learning curve for surgeons.Dr. Baekelandt explains the benefits of performing gynecological operations through the vagina rather than the abdominal wall, allowing for quicker recovery and reduced invasiveness. They discuss the historical context of vNOTES, the integration of laparoscopic tools, and the challenges and learning curves associated with mastering this dual-skillset procedure.TIMESTAMPSCHECK OUT THE FULL EPISODEBackTable OBGYN Ep 31: The vNOTES Procedurehttps://www.backtable.com/shows/obgyn/podcasts/31/the-vnotes-procedure