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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 14, 2011; 17(42): 4725-4728
Published online Nov 14, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i42.4725
Published online Nov 14, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i42.4725
Comparison of laparoscopic vs open liver lobectomy (segmentectomy) for hepatocellular carcinoma
Ben-Shun Hu, Ke Chen, Xiang-Ming Ding, Jing-Wang Tan, Hepato-bilio-pancreatic Surgery Department, Northern Jiangsu People’s Hospital, Yangzhou 225001, Jiangsu Province, China
Hua-Min Tan, General Surgery Department, Fuzhou General Hospital of Nanjing Military Command, Fuzhou 350000, Fujian Province, China
Author contributions: Tan JW and Hu BS proposed the study; Hu BS and Tan JW wrote the first draft of the manuscript; Chen K, Tan HM and Ding XM analyzed the data; All authors contributed to the design and interpretation of the study and further drafts; Tan JW acquired the funding for these studies.
Correspondence to: Jing-Wang Tan, Chief Physician, Hepato-bilio-pancreatic Surgery Department, Northern Jiangsu People’s Hospital, No. 98, Nantong West Rd, Yangzhou 225001, Jiangsu Province, China. tanjingwang02@yahoo.com.cn
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Received: April 7, 2011
Revised: June 9, 2011
Accepted: June 16, 2011
Published online: November 14, 2011
Revised: June 9, 2011
Accepted: June 16, 2011
Published online: November 14, 2011
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