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Zhelnov P. A critical appraisal of ‘Hajibandeh S, Hajibandeh S, Eltair M, George AT, Thumbe V, Torrance AW, Budhoo M, Joy H, Peravali R. Meta-analysis of transanal total mesorectal excision versus laparoscopic total mesorectal excision in management of rectal cancer. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2020 Apr;35(4):575-593. doi: 10.1007/s00384-020-03545-7. Epub 2020 Mar 2. PMID: 32124047’. Zheln. 2020 Dec 19;51(2):r612d17. URI: https://zheln.com/record/2020/12/17/612/.

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