Gastrointestinal surgery

Gastrointestinal surgery continues to be informed by advances in basic science, technology and by the changing expectations of consumers.

Discipline of Surgical Science, Faculty of Health, The University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW 2305.

Correspondence: Allan.Spigelman@newcastle.edu.au

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