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Current limitations of radiofrequency ablation in renal cell carcinoma

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Jewett, M.A.S. Current limitations of radiofrequency ablation in renal cell carcinoma. Urologe 43 (Suppl 3), 122–123 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00120-004-0596-4

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