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Diagnosed cancer small intestine neuroendocrine tumor. first oncologist surgeon at teaching hosp. prefers open surgery; second one at a different teaching hospital says laparoscopic. anyway, if i work out in gym on mid abs is it hard to cut stomach?
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The strength of you abdominal muscles will not affect surgery, either open or laparoscopic. Wish you good health!
Answered 8/13/2022
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