- male
- 40 Years
- 14/08/2025
I've had a 5mm kidney stone on the left side for the past 3 months and medicines haven't worked. What surgery or treatment can help remove it quickly?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
For a 5mm kidney stone that hasn't passed with conservative measures, several surgical and minimally invasive procedures can be used for quick removal. These include shock wave lithotripsy, ureteroscopy, and percutaneous nephrolithotomy. While a 5mm stone can sometimes pass on its own, prolonged discomfort or complications may warrant intervention.
Dr. Kamran Suggests...
Consult a Urologist
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