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Warren, C., Hamilton, A.E.R., Taylor, D.G. et al. Tips and tricks for rectal dissection during laparoscopic ultra-low anterior resection. Tech Coloproctol 22, 613–615 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-018-1836-8
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