Journal of Pediatric Urology
Volume 6, Issue 2 , Pages 153-156 , April 2010

Prone retroperitoneoscopic approach for heminephrectomy: Specific advantages relating to access to vascular pedicle

Received 22 June 2009 ,Accepted 29 July 2009.

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PII: S1477-5131(09)00425-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2009.07.013

Journal of Pediatric Urology
Volume 6, Issue 2 , Pages 153-156 , April 2010

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