The Journal of Urology
Volume 181, Issue 1 , Pages 11-12 , January 2009

Percutaneous Nephrostolithotomy—Is it Time to Abandon Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy?

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PII: S0022-5347(08)02771-7

doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2008.10.071

The Journal of Urology
Volume 181, Issue 1 , Pages 11-12 , January 2009

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