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Kourosh Afshar
Back to facultyProfessorDepartment of Urologic SciencesUniversity of British Columbia
Research
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- Light-Based Monitoring (SR-NIRS) for Suspected Testicular Torsion in Children
Principal investigator · Not yet recruiting · started 2026 · NCT07548086
- Diaphragmatic Breathing as an Adjunctive Therapy in the Management of Children With Bladder and Bowel Disorders
Principal investigator · Completed · started 2015 · NCT02597764
- Prostate Biopsy Antisepsis
Study chair · Completed · started 2009 · NCT00999427
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