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What are the surgical treatments for getting rid of kidney stones?
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Here are some...: The options to get rid of kidney stones include: 1) percutaneous nephrolithotripsy, 2) ESWL, & 3) transureteroscopic procedure, usually with holmium laser lithotripsy. As to which one to choose, it depends on the size of stone, anatomical structures of kidneys, and the professional proficiency as well as facility availability. More detail? Ask urologist for individual necessity & possibility
Answered 12/26/2014
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