Cutting Edge Surgery Promises Less Pain, No Scars ...and also quicker recovery time, maybe fewer complications [quote]A cutting edge approach to surgery promises less pain, a faster recovery and no scars. The new method is shaking up the medical world. Natural orifice surgery has been pioneered by Dr. Mark Talamini of UC San Diego. The experimental procedure involves going through the nose, mouth, rectum, bladder and even vagina to repair injuries and remove organs. [/quote] article/video at: http://cbs5.com/seenon/no.scar.surgery.2.569372.html Still experimental. A woman got her gall bladder removed using this new method a few months ago, said she just felt like she did too many crunches after got out of OR, recovery time 4 days.