International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
Volume 84, Issue 2 , Pages 147-155 , February 2004

Laparoscopic adnexectomy for benign tubo-ovarian disease using abdominal wall lift: a comparison to laparotomy

Received 1 August 2002 ,Revised 6 May 2003 ,Accepted 7 May 2003.

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doi: 10.1016/S0020-7292(03)00261-3

International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
Volume 84, Issue 2 , Pages 147-155 , February 2004

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