Can lithotripsy work for a 22mm kidney stone? I'm really scared of surgery and hoping there's another option

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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Stones that are smaller than 2 cm in diameter are the best size for SWL. The treatment might not be effective in very large ones. SWL is more appropriate for some people than others. Because x-rays and shock waves are needed in SWL, pregnant women with stones are not treated this way.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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