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If i am admitted for a kidney stone manual extraction or lithotripsy how long will i be in the hospital. right now i am not able to control pain?
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Depends: Lithotripsy is generally and out-patiet procedure and the patient is not admitted unless there are other issues.
Answered 7/19/2013
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