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ANZ journal of surgery · Dec 2011
Historical ArticleLaparoscopic cholecystectomy: Australian beginnings.
- Kenneth John Hardy.
- University of Melbourne, Department of Surgery Austin Health, Heidelberg, VIC, Australia. ken.hardy@health.vic.gov.au
- ANZ J Surg. 2011 Dec 1; 81 (12): 866-70.
AbstractChance meetings in the USA and in France lead to the realization of the potential for cholecystectomy to be performed laparoscopically. Outlined are the steps taken to learn the technique and perform the first such operation in Australia (with unusual circumstances), immediately followed by the introduction of audit and training courses. Historical narrative.© 2011 The Author. ANZ Journal of Surgery © 2011 Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
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