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I have been diagnosed with kidney stones..one stone size is 12mm,so i have planned for laser surgery; lithotripsy for removal of stone.so dos and don'ts after the surgery and any complications or side effects?
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Drink plenty of water and post operative course will depend how the surgery goes. Always have the surgeon doing the procedure explain these in detail and to your satisfaction prior to having anything done. Good luck
Answered 6/9/2022
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Even before the treatment, start drinking more water. Drink enough water each day so that your urine is mostly colorless. Wish you good health!
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