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Title
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy: Australian beginnings.
Publication Date
2011-11-03
Author(s)
Hardy, Kenneth John
Type of document
Journal Article
DOI
10.1111/j.1445-2197.2011.05898.x
Abstract
Chance meetings in the USA and in France lead to the realization of the potential for cholecystectomy to be performed laparoscopically. Outlined are the steps taken to learn the technique and perform the first such operation in Australia (with unusual circumstances), immediately followed by the introduction of audit and training courses. Historical narrative.
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Citation
ANZ Journal of Surgery 2011; 81(12): 866-70
Jornal Title
ANZ Journal of Surgery

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