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. 2022 May;40(5):1267-1268.
doi: 10.1007/s00345-021-03867-3. Epub 2021 Oct 24.

Disposable or reusable flexible ureterorenoscopy for renal calculi: cost remains as the deciding factor

Wei Zheng So  1 , Ziting Wang  2 , Ho Yee Tiong  2
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Disposable or reusable flexible ureterorenoscopy for renal calculi: cost remains as the deciding factor

Wei Zheng So et al. World J Urol. 2022 May.
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