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Dad is 60years.active/healthy.yesterday was at doc.to his surprise, there're 2stones in kidney of 2.5cm.neva felt any pain.shall we go for operation?

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Dr. Jesse Mills answered

Specializes in Urology

Yes: A 2.5 cm stone will not pass and will continue to grow.

Dr Chauhan agreed

Answered 5/2/2013

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