Urology
Volume 72, Issue 4 , Pages 853-858 , October 2008

Laparoscopic Ureterolysis and Omental Wrapping

Received 16 March 2008 ,Accepted 1 June 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2008.06.011

Urology
Volume 72, Issue 4 , Pages 853-858 , October 2008

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