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Which term is better: SILS, SPA, LESS, E-NOTES, or TUES?

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Zhu, J.F. Which term is better: SILS, SPA, LESS, E-NOTES, or TUES?. Surg Endosc 23, 1164–1165 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-009-0439-x

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