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How to remove kidney stone located mid calyx of lift kidney?

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Dr. James Lin answered

Here are some ...: First, decide if it's necessary to remove it now. For necessity or prevention, shock wave (ESWL) or laser procedure through urethra, bladder, ureter to kidney is an equally viable option for a stone

Answered 8/5/2017

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