"[Laparoscopic cholecystectomy] is preferred over [open cholecystectomy] for the treatment of patients with symptomatic cholelithiasis in clinical, social, and financial respects."-World Journal of Surgery. 1997;21:91-97. (Stevens, et al., 1997, p. 95)

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Stevens HP, van de Berg M, Ruseler CH, et al.
Clinical and financial aspects of cholecystectomy: laparoscopic versus open technique. World J Surg 1997;21:91-97.

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