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22mm by 19mm stone in bladder (urinary) can it be broken by laser or have to have an invasive procedure, will that lave scar tissues?

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Dr. Samuel Lee answered

No: Holmium laser treatment for bladder stones can be performed endoscopically leaving no surgical scars on the skin

Answered 6/20/2015

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A member asked:

22mm by 19mm stone in bladder (urinary) can it be broken by laser or have to have an invasive procedure, will that lave scar tissues?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Samuel Lee answered

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