The Journal of Urology
Volume 182, Issue 3 , Pages 844-853 , September 2009

The R.E.N.A.L. Nephrometry Score: A Comprehensive Standardized System for Quantitating Renal Tumor Size, Location and Depth

Received 19 January 2009

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doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2009.05.035

The Journal of Urology
Volume 182, Issue 3 , Pages 844-853 , September 2009

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