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The use of the V-Care laparoscopic uterine manipulator to facilitate total abdominal hysterectomy: a novel approach and case-series

Mohamed S. AllamDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital of Wishaw, NHS Lanarkshire, Scotland;
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Khaled El-SapaghDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital of Wishaw, NHS Lanarkshire, Scotland;
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Marwa M. AllamFoundation Year 2 Trainee, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Glasgow, Scotland;
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Evelyn J. FergusonDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital of Wishaw, NHS Lanarkshire, Scotland;
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Mohamed K. MehassebDepartment of Gynaecological Oncology, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Glasgow, ScotlandCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 537-540 | Published online: 04 Sep 2019

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