Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) is an experimental surgical technique that performs abdominal operations through natural orifices like the mouth, urethra, anus or vagina without external incisions. NOTES aims to reduce surgical trauma and pain for patients by avoiding incisions. It also shortens recovery time and eliminates risks of complications from external incisions like infections and hernias. While still in development, NOTES shows promise as a less invasive future of surgery.