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Laparoscopic instruments cause increased forearm fatigue: A subjective and objective comparison of open and laparoscopic techniques

R. Berguer Department of Surgery, University of California Davis and the Neurology and Surgical Services, Veterans Administration Northern California System of Clinics, Martinez, CA, USA
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M. Remler Department of Surgery, University of California Davis and the Neurology and Surgical Services, Veterans Administration Northern California System of Clinics, Martinez, CA, USA
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D. Beckley Department of Surgery, University of California Davis and the Neurology and Surgical Services, Veterans Administration Northern California System of Clinics, Martinez, CA, USA
Pages 36-40 | Published online: 10 Jul 2009

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