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Why would u pass large pieces of epitheleal cell 4 weeks postop laser lithotripsy, is my ureter shedding, i still have major hyrdonephrosis?

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Stone: You can have hydronephrosis for a while after procedure. But it will get better if not follow up with urologist.

Answered 5/19/2017

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Dr. James Lin answered

Maybe, but...: Transurethral laser lithotripsy has been overtaking and becoming the standard of care for most stones of <1.-2 cm in the kidneys and almost all stones in the ureters nowadays in the advent of refining the flexibility and size of scopes & laser fiber as well as the elevated professional proficiency. However, the passage of fragments or small mucosal debris may still last for 2-4 wks. More? Ask Dr.

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