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I have a 16mm stone in my left kidney and a 6mm stone in my right kidney. Is it possible to remove them without surgery?

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I have a 16mm stone in my left kidney and a 6mm stone in my right kidney. Is it possible to remove them without surgery?

The 6mm stone in your right kidney is likely to pass on its own with hydration and medical expulsive therapy, but the 16mm stone in your left kidney is larger and less likely to pass naturally; for the larger stone, surgeon may recommend shock wave lithotripsy (SWL), ureteroscopy, or percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) to break up or remove the stone, depending on its composition, location, and your overall health; consult a urologist or nephrologist

Last updated on 18 Dec 2024

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