Critical Reviews in Oncology / Hematology
Volume 43, Issue 2 , Pages 167-190 , August 2002

Relative advantages and disadvantages of radical perineal prostatectomy versus radical retropubic prostatectomy

,Accepted 9 February 2002.

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Critical Reviews in Oncology / Hematology
Volume 43, Issue 2 , Pages 167-190 , August 2002

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