SNB using dye and colloid in combination was significantly superior to dye alone in this series. We advocate using both dye and colloid for intraoperative SN mapping.

The importance of comparing personal audit to published prospective studies has been emphasized. This has provided quality assurance finding, confirming that comparable success rates, morbidity and mortality are possible in a low-volume rural centre with an operator who has been properly trained and has ongoing ties with a tertiary hepatobiliary unit, a dedicated and skilled local team and suitable patient selection.

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