Review of the efficacy and safety of radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of small renal masses.

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Published in Can Urol Assoc J on April 01, 2009

Authors

Regina El Dib1, Naji J Touma, Anil Kapoor

Author Affiliations

1: Post-doctoral Urology Fellow, St. Joseph's Healthcare, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.

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