The document discusses the history and evolution of transvaginal endoscopic surgery through natural orifices, beginning with early descriptions of pelvic anatomy in the 18th century. It outlines key milestones and innovations in culdoscopy and notescopic techniques over the 20th century, including the introduction of ventroscopy in 1901, colpolaparoscopy in 1937 using an angled lens, and descriptions of culdoscopy in 1944. More recent advancements incorporated flexible instruments, 3D imaging, and hybrid NOTES procedures combining laparoscopic assistance. Transvaginal endoscopic procedures such as cholecystectomy, appendectomy, nephrectomy and sigmoidectomy were performed in humans as the field continued