The Journal of Urology
Volume 181, Issue 6 , Pages 2420-2421 , June 2009

Current Status of Robotic Prostatectomy: Promises Fulfilled

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PII: S0022-5347(09)00692-2

doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2009.03.028

The Journal of Urology
Volume 181, Issue 6 , Pages 2420-2421 , June 2009

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