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Radially dilating trocars are not cost-effective alternatives except for pediatric laparoscopic operations, especially those for undescended testis and imperforate anus

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  1. Department of Surgery, Yan Chai Hospital, Hospital Authority, 7-11 Yan Chai Street, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong SAR

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Online publication: 13 March 2001

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Ng, W.T., Chang, D. Radially dilating trocars are not cost-effective alternatives except for pediatric laparoscopic operations, especially those for undescended testis and imperforate anus. Surg Endosc 15, 424–425 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s004640080123

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