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In patients with stage T1 and N0 perihilar cholangiocarcinoma, the prognosis of \u22654 lymph nodes dissected was better than that of 1- 3 lymph nodes dissected (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\u2009&amp;lt;\u20090.01).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>The nomogram prognostic prediction model can provide a reference for evaluating the prognosis and survival rate of patients with perihilar cholangiocarcinoma. 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