European Journal of Surgical Oncology
Volume 35, Issue 11 , Pages 1131-1136 , November 2009

Consideration of anatomical structures relevant to the surgical strategy for managing gallbladder carcinoma

,Accepted 2 February 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ejso.2009.02.006

European Journal of Surgical Oncology
Volume 35, Issue 11 , Pages 1131-1136 , November 2009

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