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... of Practical Knots , 1st ed. , A & C Black , London. 08 04 2005 12 08 2005 cardiovascular system diseases surgery medical robotics medical computing The primary disadvantages of open-heart surgery are the surgical trauma and long recovery periods. Most problems stem from...

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