Urology
Volume 75, Issue 1 , Pages 194-199 , January 2010

Comparison of 2-μm Continuous Wave Laser Vaporesection of the Prostate and Transurethral Resection of the Prostate: A Prospective Nonrandomized Trial With 1-year Follow-up

Received 23 May 2009 ,Accepted 29 July 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2009.07.1266

Urology
Volume 75, Issue 1 , Pages 194-199 , January 2010

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