The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 194, Issue 2 , Pages 159-160 , August 2007

Laparoscopic adrenalectomy in Hong Kong: observations on the rapid adoption of procedures

  • Justin Hering, M.D.
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  • Joseph Espat, M.D., M.S., F.A.C.S.

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PII: S0002-9610(07)00308-X

doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2007.03.001

The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 194, Issue 2 , Pages 159-160 , August 2007

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