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1: Am J Surg. 2003 Sep;186(3):274-8.Click here to read Links

Minimally invasive pancreatic surgery.

Melvin WS.

Division of General Surgery, Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Ohio State University, N-729 Doan Hall, 410 West 10th Ave., Columbus, OH 43210, USA. melvin.14@osu.edu

Robotic surgery remains in its infancy, and little experience has been reported, as surgeons carefully explore the application of this type of technology to diseases of the pancreas. While challenging and controversial, Dr. Zollinger would most likely support the ongoing research in the techniques of pancreatic surgery that can lead only to an improvement in the outcomes of our patients.

PMID: 12946832 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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