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2022-07-27 11:39:14
I have kidney stone on left upper uretor size around 11mm which treatment should i prefer Should I go with leaser surgery or lithotripsy
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Laser surgery offers superior clearance and is minimally invasive. RIRS is best suited for upper uretric stones specially 1-1.5 cm in size. Lithotripsy is relatively old technique. Clearance rates are also bit less

Answered2022-07-27 11:47:46

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