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Laparoscopic splenectomy: a single center experience

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  1. Department of Surgery, University of Catania, Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele University Hospital, Catania, Italy

    Rosario Vecchio & Eva Intagliata

  2. Hematologic Unit, Department of Biomedical Science, University of Catania, Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele University Hospital, Catania, Italy

    Emma Cacciola

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Vecchio, R., Intagliata, E. & Cacciola, E. Laparoscopic splenectomy: a single center experience. Updates Surg 66, 163–164 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13304-013-0228-x

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