I have a 15mm stone in my right kidney but no abdominal pain. Can it be treated without surgery or is surgery the only option?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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A 15 mm kidney stone may need lithotripsy or surgery if not passing‚Äîmonitor and decide based on symptoms.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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