J Gynecol Oncol.  2012 Oct;23(4):210-212. 10.3802/jgo.2012.23.4.210.

Emerging concept of tailored lymphadenectomy in endometrial cancer

• Sakuragi N

• KMID: 1810115
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3802/jgo.2012.23.4.210

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Endometrial Neoplasms
Female
Lymph Node Excision

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