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The risk of communicating TEP-related infertility risk is an opportunity and not a “Cinderella concern” any more

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  1. Indian Medical Association, WTB, New Delhi, India

    Brij B. Agarwal

  2. Laparoscopy Section, Journal of International Medical Sciences Academy, New Delhi, India

    Brij B. Agarwal

  3. Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, 110060, India

    Brij B. Agarwal

  4. Dr. Agarwal’s Surgery, F-81&82, Street#4, Virender Nagar, New Delhi, 110058, India

    Brij B. Agarwal

  5. Department of General Surgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, 110060, India

    Bijendra K. Sinha & Krishan C. Mahajan

  6. Department of Academics & Research, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, 110060, India

    Krishan C. Mahajan

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Agarwal, B.B., Sinha, B.K. & Mahajan, K.C. The risk of communicating TEP-related infertility risk is an opportunity and not a “Cinderella concern” any more. Surg Endosc 22, 1557–1558 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-008-9905-0

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