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Research Article

A Randomised Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of a Biodegradable Stent in the Prevention of Postoperative Urinary Retention after Interstitial Laser Coagulation of the Prostate

Anssi Pétas Department of Urology, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Haartmaninkatu 4, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
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Taina Isotalo Department of Urology, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Haartmaninkatu 4, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
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Martti Talja Department of Urology, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Haartmaninkatu 4, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
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Teuvo L. J. Tammela Department of Urology, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Haartmaninkatu 4, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
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Tero Välimaa Department of Urology, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Haartmaninkatu 4, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
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Pertti Törmälä Department of Urology, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Haartmaninkatu 4, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
Pages 262-266 | Published online: 09 Jul 2009

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