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Sahara, K., Watanabe, J. Reply to comment on “Optimal extent of central lymphadenectomy for right-sided colon cancers: is lymphadenectomy beyond the superior mesenteric vein meaningful?”. Surg Today 51, 1725–1726 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00595-021-02353-y
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