A cost-analysis comparison of laparoscopic radical prostatectomy versus open radical prostatectomy: the McMaster Institute of Urology experience.

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Published in Can Urol Assoc J on August 01, 2010

Authors

Tariq F Al-Shaiji1, Niki Kanaroglou, Achilleas Thom, Connie Prowse, Vikram Comondore, William Orovan, Kevin Piercey, Paul Whelan, Leo Winter, Edward D Matsumoto

Author Affiliations

1: Division of Urology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON;

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