Radical prostatectomy

References

Citations

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Author: Douglas Dana
Kathe Gallagher, MSW
Ralph Poore
Last Updated: November 22, 2006
Medical Review: Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
J. Curtis Nickel, MD, FRCSC - Urology
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