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Renal stone
My uncle had 29 mm stone
2 lazer and 3 lithotripsy done
Stent is there , 3 stone of 3.5 mm were still there
Is another session of lithrotripsy needed?
Stent is there for 3 months .
Plz answer
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For 3.5mm redo surgery is usually not required if it’s non obstructing.
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May need RIRS, otherwise can pass spontaneously by side of stent
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Drink adequate amount of water 2.5-3 l per day
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Dr. Harsha HS
Urologist
5 yrs exp
Shimoga
If stones are in kidney, no need to worry.
If stones are in ureter better to get removed by URS
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Don't keep stent more than 3 months. Get it removed
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