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From box ticking to the black box: the evolution of operating room safety.

Goldenberg MG, Elterman D. From box ticking to the black box: the evolution of operating room safety. World J Urol. 2019;38(6):1369-1372. doi:10.1007/s00345-019-02886-5.

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September 4, 2019
Goldenberg MG, Elterman D. World J Urol. 2019;38(6):1369-1372.
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Goldenberg MG, Elterman D. From box ticking to the black box: the evolution of operating room safety. World J Urol. 2019;38(6):1369-1372. doi:10.1007/s00345-019-02886-5.