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If stone is less than 0.5 cm, kidney, bladder or urethral... could it be removed without surgery?
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Depends: Location and positioning will be the final determinant, but with today’s non-invasive technology that can shatter or help dissolve stone, the odds are in your favor. Discuss with your doctor diet changes, fluid intake, and meds that can help lessen the chances of Stone formation Good luck.
Answered 11/2/2020
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