Journal of Pediatric Urology
Volume 4, Issue 5 , Pages 348-351 , October 2008

Laparoscopic pyeloplasty in children: Is the outcome different in children under 2 years of age?

Received 24 January 2008 ,Accepted 20 March 2008.

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PII: S1477-5131(08)00289-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2008.03.001

Journal of Pediatric Urology
Volume 4, Issue 5 , Pages 348-351 , October 2008

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