Publications in peer-reviewed journals and books:

Matthes K, Jung Y, Kato M, Gromski MA, Chuttani R.
Efficacy of full-thickness GI perforation closure with a novel over-the-scope clip application device: an animal study
Gastrointest Endosc. 2011;74(6):1369-75 [Epub 2011 Oct 7]

Strain MH, Chisevescu DM, Potopea S.
Successful Endoscopic Treatment of an Unusual Cause of Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding Using the OVESCO System
J Gastrointestin Liver Dis. 2011; 20(1):85-7

Grossmann J, Diening C, Althoff C.
Endoskopischer Verschluss einer chronischen Fistel des Kolons unter Anwendung des „Over-the-scope“-Clips (OTSC) [Article in German]
[Endoscopic closure of a chronic colonic fistula using the over-the-scope clip (OTSC)]
Dtsch Med Wochenschr. 2011 Nov; 136(44): 2245-8 

Kirschniak A, Falch C, Kirschniak N,
Storz P, Kratt T.
OTSC-Clipsystem – Klinische Anwendungen und Experimentelle Erfahrungen – Systematischer Review
[OTSC-Clip System – Clinical Applications and Experimental Experiences – A Systematic Review]
Endo heute 2011; 24:195-200 

Surace M, Mercky P, Demarquay JF, Dumas R, Vitton V, Grimaud JC,
Barthet M.
Endoscopic management of digestive fistula with OTSC clips: a prospective study
Gastrointest Endosc.; accepted

von Renteln D, Kratt T, Rösch T,
Denzer U, Schachschal G.
Endoscopic full-thickness resection and defect closure of the colon wall using a clip and cut technique
Gastrointest Endosc. 2011; 74(5):1108-14

Sandmann M, Heike M, Faehndrich M.
Application of the OTSC System for the Closure of Fistulas, Anastomosal Leakages and Perforations within the Gastrointestinal Tract
Z Gastroenterol. 2011 Aug; 49(8):981-5
[Epub 2011 Aug 2]

Junquera F, Martínez-Bauer E, Miquel M, Fort M, Gallach M, Brullet E, Campo R.
OVESCO: a promising system for endoscopic closure of gastrointestinal tract perforations [Article in Spanish]
Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2011 Oct;34(8):568-72
[Epub 2011 Jul 14]

Kouklakis G, Zezos P, Liratzopoulos N, Gatopoulou A, Oikonomou A,
Pitiakoudis M, Efremidou E,
Simopoulos C.
Endoscopic treatment of a gastrocutaneous fistula using the over-the-scope-clip system:
a case report.
Diagn Ther Endosc. 2011;2011:384143
[Epub May 29]

Watson RR, Thompson CC.
NOTES spin-off for the therapeutic gastroenterologist: natural orifice surgery
Minerva Gastroenterol Dietol.
2011 Jun;57(2):177-91

Fähndrich M, Sandmann M, Heike M.
Removal of over the scope clips (OTSC) with an Nd:YAG Laser.
Z Gastroenterol. 2011 May; 49(5):579-83.

Albert JG, Friedrich-Rust M, Woeste G, Strey C, Bechstein WO, Zeuzem S, Sarrazin C.
Benefit of a clipping device in use in intestinal bleeding and intestinal leakage
Gastrointest Endosc. 2011 Aug;74(2):389-97
[Epub2011 May 25] 

Schurr MO, Baur F, Ho CN, Anhoeck G, Kratt T, Gottwald T.
Endoluminal full-thickness resection of GI lesions: A new device and technique.
Minim Invasive Ther Allied Technol. 2011 May;20(3):189-92 [Epub 2011 May 16] 

Rebelo A, Moutinho-Ribeiro P, Cotter J
Complex endoscopic resolution of a large bronchoesophageal fistula
Gastrointest Endosc. 2011 Apr;73(4):833-4 [Epub 2010 Nov 9]

Manta R, Manno M, Bertani H,
Berbera C, Pigò F, Mirante V,
Longinotti E, Bassotti G, Conigliaro R
Endoscopic treatment of gastrointestinal fistulas using an over-the-scope clip (OTSC) device: Case series from a tertiary referral center
Endoscopy. 2011 Jun;43(6):545-8
[Epub 2011 Mar 15] 

Kirschniak A, Subotova N, Zieker D, Königsrainer A, Kratt T
The Over-The-Scope Clip (OTSC) for the treatment of gastrointestinal bleeding, perforations, and fistulas
Surg Endosc. 2011 Sep;25(9):2901-5
[Epub 2011 Mar 18] 

Voermans RP, Vergouwe F, Breedveld P, Fockens P, van Berge Henegouwen MI
Comparison of endoscopic closure modalities for standardized colonic perforations in a porcine colon model
Endoscopy 2011 March; 43(3):217-22
[Epub 2011 March 1]

Meining A, Feussner H, Swain P,
Yang GZ, Lehmann K, Zorron R,
Meisner S, Ponsky J, Martiny H,
Reddy N, Armengol-Miro JR, Fockens P,
Fingerhut A, Costamagna G
Natural-orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) in Europe: summary of the working group reports of the Euro-NOTES meeting 2010
Endoscopy 2011; 140-3

Bini R, Coppola F, Recchia S, Fusca M, Gaia S, Leli R
Endoscopic Treatment of Postgastrectomy Duodenal Fistula With an Over-the-Scope Clip
Surg Innov. 2011 Mar;18(1):102-4
[Epub 2011 Jan 18]

Seebach L, Bauerfeind P, Gubler C
„Sparing the surgeon“: clinical experience with over-the-scope clips for gastrointestinal perforation
Endoscopy 2010;. 42:1108-11

Mangiavillano B, Pisani A, Viaggi P, Arena M, Opocher E, Mangano M, Santoro T, Masci E
Endoscopic sealing of a rectovesical fistula with a combination of an over the scope clip and cyano-acrylate injection
Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology 2010;
1:122-4

von Renteln D, Denzer UW,
Schachschal G, Anders M, Groth S, Rösch T
Endoscopic closure of GI fistulae by using an over-the-scope clip (with videos)
Gastrointest Endosc. 2010 Dec;72(6):1289-96
[Epub 2010 Oct 16]

Heylen AM, Jacobs A, Lybeer M,
Prosst RL
The OTSC®-Clip in Revisional Endoscopy Against Weight Gain After Bariatric Gastric Bypass Surgery
Obes Surg. 2011 Oct;21(10):1629-33.
[Epub 2010 Sept 3]

Eisendrath P
Esophageal leaks: extending our toolbox?
Endoscopy 2010; 42:753-4

Pohl J, Borgulya M, Lorenz D, Ell C
Endoscopic closure of postoperative esophageal leaks with a novel over-the-scope clip system
Endoscopy 2010;42: 757-9

Voermans RP, van Berge Henegouwen MI, Bemelman WA, Fockens P
Hybrid NOTES transgastric cholecystectomy with reliable gastric closure: an animal survival study.
Surgical Endoscopy 2010 Aug 19
[Epub ahead of print]

Wedi E, Menke D, Hochberger J
Verschluss eines perforierten Duodenal-Divertikels mit einem "Over the Scope Clip" - ein Fallbericht
Endo heute 2010; 23: 81

Cavina M, Sassatelli R, Azzolini F, Camellini L, Decembrino F, Iori V,
Sereni G, Tioli C, Bedogni G
Utilizzo della clip Ovesco nel trattamento di una fistola retto-vescicale
Giorn Ital End Dig 2010;33:147-8

Parodi A, Repici A, Pedroni A, Blanchi S, Conio M
Endoscopic management of GI perforations with a new over-the-scope clip device
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2010;72(4):881-6

Cavina M, Sassatelli R, Azzolini F, Camellini L, Decembrino F, Iori V,
Sereni G, Tioli C, Bedogni G
Utilizzo della clip Ovesco nel trattamento di una fistola retto-vescicale
Giorn Ital End Dig 2010;33:147-8

Voermans RP, van Berge Henegouwen MI, Bemelman WA, Fockens P
Hybrid NOTES transgastric cholecystectomy with reliable gastric closure: an animal survival
Surgical Endoscopy 2010 Aug 19

Tomulescu V, Gheorghe C, Pitigoi D, Kosa A, Ciocarlan M, Pietrareanu D, Turcu F, Copaescu C, Droc G, Popescu H, Grigorescu B, Stanciulea O, Herlea V, Popescu I
An experimental model of transgastric ooforectomy using a porcine model
[Article in Romanian]
Chirurgia (Bucur) 2010 May-Jun; 105(3):331-7

von Renteln D, Schmidt A, Vassiliou MC, Rudolph HU, Caca K
Endoscopic mucosal resection using a grasp-and-snare technique
Endoscopy. 2010;42:6;475-80

Prosst RL, Baur FE
A new serrated snare for improved tissue capture during endoscopic snare resection
Minimally Invasive Therapy & Allied Technologies. 2010; 19:2; 100-4

Iacopini F, Di Lorenzo N, Altorio F,
Schurr MO, Scozzarro A
Over-the-scope clip closure of two chronic fistulas after gastric band penetration
World J Gastroenterol 2010 April 7; 16(13):1665-9

Arezzo A, Morino M
Endoscopic closure of gastric access in perspective of NOTES: an update of techniques and technologies
Surgical Endoscopy. 2010; 24:2; 298-303

von Renteln D, Schmidt A, Vassiliou MC, Rudolph HU, Caca K
Endoscopic full-thickness resection and defect closure in the colon
Gastrointest Endosc. 2010 Jun;71(7):1267-73

M Traina, G Curcio, I Tarantino, S Soresi, L Barresi, P Vitulo, B Gridelli
New endoscopic over-the-scope clip system for closure of a chronic tracheo-esophageal fistula
Endoscopy 2010; 42:E1-E2
[UCTN - Unusual cases and technical notes]

von Renteln D, Rudolph HU, Schmidt A, Vassiliou MC, Caca K.
Endoscopic closure of duodenal perforations by using an over-the-scope clip (OTSC): A randomized controlled porcine study
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 2010; 71:1; 131-8

Won Young Cho, Tae Hee Lee,
Yoon Seon Park, Ju Young Cho
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD),
pp 16-52,
in: Endoscopic Treatment of Gastric Cancer
Jin Publishing Co. Ltd. Seoul, Korea, 2009 ISBN 978-89-90698-48-3 

von Renteln D, Vassiliou M, Rothstein RI
Randomized controlled trial comparing endoscopic clips and over-the-scope clips for closure of natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery gastrotomies
Endoscopy. 2009; 41:1056-61

Voermans RP, van Berge Henegouwen MI, Bemelman WA, Fockens P
Novel over-the-scope-clip system for gastrotomy closure in natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES): an ex vivo comparison study
Endoscopy. 2009; 41:1052-5

Arezzo A, Kratt T, Schurr MO, Morino M.
Laparoscopic-assisted transgastric cholecystectomy and secure endoscopic closure of the transgastric defect in a survival porcine model
Endoscopy. 2009; 41:767-72
DOI 10.1055/s-0029-1215025

Rolanda Carla, Lima Estevao, Silva David, Moreira Ivone, Pêgo José M, Macedo Guilherme, Correia-Pinto Jorge.
In vivo Assessment of Gastrotomy Closure by Over-the-Scope-Clips in an Experimental Model for Varicocelectomy
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 2009; 70:1137-45

von Renteln D, Schmidt A, Vassiliou M, Rudolph H-U, Gieselmann M, Caca K.
Endoscopic closure of large colonic perforations using an over-the-scope clip:
a randomized controlled porcine study
Endoscopy. 2009; 41:481-6

von Renteln D, Schmidt A, Vassiliou MC, Gieselmann M, Caca K.
Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) gastrotomy closure with an over-the-scope Clip (OTSC): A randomized controlled porcine study (with videos)
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2009. 70:4; 732-9

D-NOTES Arbeitsgruppe
(KH Fuchs et al.)
Statuspapier D-NOTES
Chirurgische Allgemeine Zeitung für Klinik und Praxis. Mai 2009; CHAZ 10:5; 292-8

Repici A, Arezzo A, De Caro G, Morino M, Pagano N, Rando G, Romeo F,
Del Conte G, Danese S, Malesci A.
Clinical experience with a new endoscopic over-the-scope clip system for use in the
GI tract
Digestive and Liver disease. 2009; 41:6;
406-10

Arezzo A, Repici A, Kirschniak A,
Schurr MO, Ho CN, Morino M.
New developments for endoscopic hollow organ closure in prospective of NOTES
Minimally Invasive Therapy & Allied Technologies. 2008; 17:6; 355-60

Valdastri P, Quaglia C, Susilo E, Menciassi A, Ho CN, Anhöck G,
Schurr MO.
Wireless therapeutic endoscopic capsule: in vivo experiment
Endoscopy. 2008;40:1-4

Kratt T, Küper M, Traub F, Ho CN,
Schurr MO, Königsrainer A,
Granderath FA, Kirschniak A.
Feasibility study for secure closure of natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery gastrotomies by using over-the-scope clips
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 2008; 68:5;
993-6

Schurr MO, Arezzo A, Ho CN,
Anhoeck G, Buess G, Di Lorenzo N.
Technical note: The OTSC clip for endoscopic organ closure in NOTES: Device and technique
Minimally Invasive Therapy & Allied Technologies. 2008; 17:4; 262-6

Schurr MO, Hartmann C, Ho CN,
Fleisch C, Kirschniak A.
An over-the-scope-clip (OTSC) system for closure of iatrogenic colon perforations: results of an experimental survival study in pigs
Endoscopy. 2008; 40: 584-8

Schurr MO, Hartmann C, Kirschniak A,
Ho CN, Fleisch C, Buess G.
Experimentelle Untersuchung zu einem neuen Verfahren für den koloskopischen Verschluss von Dickdarmperforationen mit dem OTSC®-Clip. Experimental study on a new method for colonoscopic closure of large-bowel perforations with the OTSC®-Clip
Biomedizinische Technik. 2008; 53: 45-51

Kirschniak A, Kratt T, Stüker D,
Braun A, Schurr MO, Königsrainer A.
A new endoscopic over-the-scope clip system for treatment of lesions and bleeding in the GI tract: first clinical experiences
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 2007;
66:1: 162-7

Kirschniak A, Traub F, Kueper MA, Stüker D, Königsrainer A, Kratt T.
Endoscopic treatment of gastric perforation caused by acute necrotizing pancreatitis using over−the−scope clips: a case report.
Endoscopy. 2007; 39: 1100-2