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Scott Penner
Back to facultyAssistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct)SurgeryMcMaster University
1 publications.
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Bariatric Surgery in the Elderly Is Associated with Similar Surgical Risks and Significant Long-Term Health Benefits
Kaplan U, Penner S, Farrokhyar F, Andruszkiewicz N, Breau R, Gmora S, Hong D, Anvari M
Obesity Surgery201860 citations
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