The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 194, Issue 2 , Pages 153-158 , August 2007

Adrenalectomy in Hong Kong: a critical review of adoption of laparoscopic approach

  • Tim Lok Kwan, M.B.B.S. (HK), F.R.C.S. (Edin.)

      Affiliations

    • Central Surgical Audit Unit, Hospital Authority, 147B Argyle Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Department of Surgery, Caritas Medical Centre, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China. Tel.: +852-34087911; fax: +852-21484399.
    • ,
  • Chi Ming Lam, M.S. (HK), F.R.C.S. (Edin.)

      Affiliations

    • Central Surgical Audit Unit, Hospital Authority, 147B Argyle Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
    • ,
  • Albert W.C. Yuen, M.B.B.S. (HK), F.R.A.C.S.

      Affiliations

    • Central Surgical Audit Unit, Hospital Authority, 147B Argyle Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
    • ,
  • Chung Yau Lo, M.S. (HK), F.R.C.S. (Edin.)

      Affiliations

    • Department of Surgery, Queen Mary Hospital, University of Hong Kong Medical Center, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China

Received 20 June 2006 ,Revised 7 November 2006

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PII: S0002-9610(07)00302-9

doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2006.11.030

The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 194, Issue 2 , Pages 153-158 , August 2007

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