The trend towards nephron-sparing procedures for renal masses: Surprisingly slow or reassuringly rapid?

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  • Christopher B Allard McMaster University
  • Luis Braga

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https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.1350

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Published

2013-06-12

How to Cite

Allard, C. B., & Braga, L. (2013). The trend towards nephron-sparing procedures for renal masses: Surprisingly slow or reassuringly rapid?. Canadian Urological Association Journal, 7(5-6), e450–1. https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.1350