The Journal of Urology
Volume 168, Issue 5 , Pages 2011-2015 , November 2002

Bladder Neck Involvement in Pathological Stage pT4 Radical Prostatectomy Specimens is Not An Independent Prognostic Factor

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 Accepted for publication June 21, 2001.

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The Journal of Urology
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