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14 kidney stones & 2 lithotripsy procedures. no passing or breaking up. what procedure would be recommended next?

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Urologist: It would be prudent to consult a urologist. Depending om the type, size and location of stones, it may be possible to remove those by endoscopy, or it may require open surgical removal.

Answered 5/1/2018

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