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How Can A 14mm Kidney Stone Be Treated?
What if a 14 mm kidney stone is in the upper chamber, and lithotripsy doesn t work and can t reach it with a laser because its up to high? Can you live with that? My urologist said it would require major cutting of the kidney and that is very dangerous.
Fri, 8 May 2020
Hello,
Lithotripsy may not be effective in large stones. You can opt for conventional open surgery. It is relatively complicated but you can very well proceed with surgery.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Lithotripsy may not be effective in large stones. You can opt for conventional open surgery. It is relatively complicated but you can very well proceed with surgery.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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