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In each centre, consenting and eligible patients are randomised to receive surgery performed by consultant surgeons who meet protocol-defined surgical expertise criteria. Patients are followed for 1 year, and consent to longer term follow-up.Primary outcome is physical fun …
In each centre, consenting and eligible patients are randomised to receive surgery performed by consultant surgeons who meet protocol-define …