The Journal of Urology
Volume 180, Issue 1 , Pages 12-13 , July 2008

Improving Outcomes After Radical Cystectomy

  • James E. Montie

      Affiliations

    • Financial interest and/or other relationship with Astellas and TOOKAD.

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PII: S0022-5347(08)01063-X

doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2008.04.063

The Journal of Urology
Volume 180, Issue 1 , Pages 12-13 , July 2008

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