In vivo microwave-induced porcine kidney thermoablation: results and perspectives from a pilot study of a new probe.

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Published in BJU Int on December 01, 2010

Authors

Riccardo Bartoletti1, Tommaso Cai, Nevio Tosoratti, Claudio Amabile, Alfonso Crisci, Galliano Tinacci, Nicola Mondaini, Paolo Gontero, Sandro Gelsomino, Gabriella Nesi

Author Affiliations

1: Department of Medical and Surgical Critical Care, Urology Unit, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.

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