I have 3-4 mm stones in both kidneys and a 6 mm stone in my bladder doctors say I need surgery for the bladder stone. Is there any other solution or treatment option that could avoid surgery?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Kidney stones of 3‚Äì4 mm may pass on their own.6 mm bladder stone often needs endoscopic removal to avoid blockage.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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