Feasibility of single-incision laparoscopic surgery for appendicitis in abnormal anatomical locations: A single surgeon's initial experience.

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Published in J Minim Access Surg on January 01, 2013

Authors

Sanoop K Zachariah1

Author Affiliations

1: Department of General, Gastrointestinal and Laparoscopic Surgery, M.O.S.C Medical College, Kolenchery, Cochin, Kerala, India.

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