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[1000 laparoscopic colorectal operations].

J Dostalík¹, P Gunková, I Martínek

¹Chirurgická klinika FN Ostrava a LF OU Ostrava.

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|January 26, 2012

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Laparoscopic colorectal surgery is a safe and effective treatment for both benign and malignant conditions. This study of 1000 procedures demonstrates its efficacy in managing diverse colorectal diseases.

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