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Willer, B.L., Mittal, S.K., Worrell, S.G. et al. Applicability and Feasibility of Incorporating Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy at a High Volume Center. J Gastrointest Surg 14, 1201–1206 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-010-1243-6
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