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Minilaparotomy cholecystectomy or laparoscopic cholecystectomy for symptomatic gallstones?

Nature Clinical Practice Gastroenterology & Hepatology volume 3, pages 662–663 (2006)Cite this article

boxed-textHarju J et al. (2006) Minilaparotomy cholecystectomy versus laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a randomized study with special reference to obesity. Surg Endosc 20: 583–586

Minilaparotomy cholecystectomy seems to be a safe alternative to laparoscopic cholecystectomy for symptomatic gallstones; however, consistent advantages over laparoscopic approaches have not been demonstrated

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Kendrick, M. Minilaparotomy cholecystectomy or laparoscopic cholecystectomy for symptomatic gallstones?. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 3, 662–663 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1038/ncpgasthep0660

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