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Kawano, F., Ito, H. & Takahashi, Y. ASO Author Reflections: Chasing a Microscopic Cancer-Free Margin During Resection for Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma: Can Additional Resection Improve the Long-Term Outcomes?. Ann Surg Oncol 30, 3360–3361 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1245/s10434-023-13197-w
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