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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 7, 2012; 18(37): 5289-5294
Published online Oct 7, 2012. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i37.5289
Minilaparotomy to rectal cancer has higher overall survival rate and earlier short-term recovery
Xiao-Dong Wang, Ming-Jun Huang, Chuan-Hua Yang, Ka Li, Li Li
Xiao-Dong Wang, Ming-Jun Huang, Chuan-Hua Yang, Ka Li, Li Li, Gastrointestinal Surgery Center, West China Hospital in Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
Author contributions: Wang XD and Li L designed the study; Wang XD, Yang CH and Li L performed the clinic works in the study (operations and peri-operative management); Wang XD, Huang MJ and Li K collected information and research data; Wang XD and Huang MJ analyzed the data and wrote the manuscript.
Correspondence to: Dr. Li Li, Gastrointestinal Surgery Center, West China Hospital in Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China. drlili116@126.com
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Received: March 1, 2012
Revised: May 10, 2012
Accepted: May 13, 2012
Published online: October 7, 2012
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