Journal of Pediatric Urology
Volume 7, Issue 5 , Pages 548-551 , October 2011

Early insertion of trans-scrotal port during laparoscopic orchidopexy: A new concept

  • Ahmed Khairi

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Pediatric Surgery, Unit Dallah hospital, Riyadh, KSA 11652, PO: 87833, Saudi Arabia. Tel.: +966 508 122 154; fax: +966 1 4702240.
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  • Nour El-Kholi
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  • Sameh Shehata

Received 17 May 2010 ,Accepted 30 July 2010.

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PII: S1477-5131(10)00428-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2010.07.016

Journal of Pediatric Urology
Volume 7, Issue 5 , Pages 548-551 , October 2011

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