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Editorial
. 2023 Aug 1;12(4):619-621.
doi: 10.21037/hbsn-23-309. Epub 2023 Jul 4.

Minimally invasive hepatectomy is here to stay, but more evidence is needed

Eliza W Beal  1 , Allan Tsung  2
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Editorial

Minimally invasive hepatectomy is here to stay, but more evidence is needed

Eliza W Beal et al. Hepatobiliary Surg Nutr. .
No abstract available

Keywords: Minimally invasive hepatectomy (MIH); laparoscopic hepatectomy; robotic hepatectomy.

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Conflicts of Interest: Both authors have completed the ICMJE uniform disclosure form (available at https://hbsn.amegroups.com/article/view/10.21037/hbsn-23-309/coif). AT serves as an unpaid Editorial Board Member of Hepatobiliary Surgery and Nutrition. The other author has no conflicts of interest to declare.

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