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Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment, and use of laparoscopy for surgical problems during pregnancy

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Pearl, J., Price, R., Richardson, W. et al. Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment, and use of laparoscopy for surgical problems during pregnancy. Surg Endosc 25, 3479–3492 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-011-1927-3

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