The Journal of Urology
Volume 175, Issue 5 , Pages 1817-1821 , May 2006

Impact on Sexual Function of Holmium Laser Enucleation Versus Transurethral Resection of the Prostate: Results of a Prospective, 2-Center, Randomized Trial

Received 24 June 2005

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PII: S0022-5347(05)00983-3

doi: 10.1016/S0022-5347(05)00983-3

The Journal of Urology
Volume 175, Issue 5 , Pages 1817-1821 , May 2006

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