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Exploring the role of minimally invasive treatment strategies in early rectal cancer: the significance of functional outcome and quality of life

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Roel Hompes, Neil Mortensen and Chris Cunningham have no conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.

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    Roel Hompes, Neil Mortensen & Chris Cunningham

  2. Department of Colorectal Surgery, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, OX3 7LJ, UK

    Roel Hompes

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Hompes, R., Mortensen, N. & Cunningham, C. Exploring the role of minimally invasive treatment strategies in early rectal cancer: the significance of functional outcome and quality of life. Surg Endosc 26, 582–583 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-011-1895-7

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