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Concepts in Surgery of the Large Intestine

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Chassin’s Operative Strategy in Colon and Rectal Surgery

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This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of essential concepts relating to the operative approach and strategy for colon and rectal surgery. Additional information is contained in the technical chapters that follow and the references at the end of the chapter.

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Takanishi, D.M., Michelassi, F. (2006). Concepts in Surgery of the Large Intestine. In: Scott-Conner, C.E.H. (eds) Chassin’s Operative Strategy in Colon and Rectal Surgery. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-68370-6_1

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