Key result
Open surgery remains a relevant consideration requiring an open-minded approach from surgeons.
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Level 5 evidence from this report should not yet change practice; leaves open need for prospective validation in surgical training outcomes.
From the American Board of Surgery, Inc. The views expressed above are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy of the American Board of Surgery. Reprints: Richard H. Bell, Jr., MD, The American Board of Surgery, Inc, 1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 860, Philadelphia, PA 19103. E-mail: [email protected].
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