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Obesity as a factor in laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Authors: R. S. Sidhu, P. K. Raj, R. C. Treat, M. A. Scarcipino, S. M. Tarr

Published in: Surgical Endoscopy | Issue 5/2007

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The prevalence of obesity in the United States continues to increase among both males and females in all age groups [6]. Obesity is an important risk factor for various chronic diseases and an important public health issue [5, 6]. It also is a predisposing factor for cholelithiasis and cholecystitis [1, 2]. Extensive work has been done in the past to find the ideal way of managing gallbladder diseases in obese patients. …

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Title: Obesity as a factor in laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Authors: R. S. Sidhu
P. K. Raj
R. C. Treat
M. A. Scarcipino
S. M. Tarr
Publication date: 01-05-2007
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Surgical Endoscopy / Issue 5/2007
Print ISSN: 0930-2794
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2218
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-006-9096-5

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