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Kidney stones in both kidneys - surgery?

2021-12-16 20:36:57
Hello. I have kidney stones in both kidneys too large to be passed. Ranging from 15 mm to 6 mm. In such a case, can the stones typically be removed from both kidneys in one surgery or are multiple surgeries required?
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Answered2021-12-17 02:19:45

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