The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 197, Issue 3 , Pages 291-295 , March 2009

Hepato-pancreato-biliary training in general surgery residency: is it enough for the real world?

Received 2 July 2008 ,Revised 22 October 2008

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doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2008.10.005

The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 197, Issue 3 , Pages 291-295 , March 2009