The Journal of Urology
Volume 180, Issue 1 , Pages 15-16 , July 2008

Transurethral Resection of the Prostate—Is Our Gold Standard Still a Precious Commodity?

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PII: S0022-5347(08)01106-3

doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2008.04.065

The Journal of Urology
Volume 180, Issue 1 , Pages 15-16 , July 2008

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