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Can pelvic organ prolapse in postmenopausal women be treated with laser therapy?

S. Athanasioua Urogynaecology Unit, 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ‘Alexandra’ Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, GreeceCorrespondence[email protected]
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E. Pitsounia Urogynaecology Unit, 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ‘Alexandra’ Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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L. Cardozob Urogynecology Department, King’s College Hospital, London, UK
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D. Zacharakisa Urogynaecology Unit, 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ‘Alexandra’ Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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E. Petrakisa Urogynaecology Unit, 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ‘Alexandra’ Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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D. Loutradisc 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ‘Alexandra’ Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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T. Grigoriadisa Urogynaecology Unit, 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ‘Alexandra’ Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, GreeceORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-4301-8775
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Pages 101-106 | Received 19 Feb 2020, Accepted 15 Jun 2020, Published online: 28 Jul 2020

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