Vivek Rao Vivek Rao Asked 7 months ago

Can kidney stones be removed by surgery?

My father has a pretty large kidney stone, and the doctor mentioned surgery as an option. I'm wondering if surgery is the only way to remove bigger stones, or if there are other methods available too.

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Suresh Prabhu Suresh Prabhu Joined May 2026 6 months ago
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Yes, surgery is a common option, but you must get a proper scan first to see if it is even needed. Don't take any pain lightly. Go to a reputed clinic and let the specialist decide if surgery is the safest route for you.

Gauri Mishra Gauri Mishra Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yes, modern surgeries are very gentle and quick, so do not keep any fear in your heart. Stay positive and take care of your body. Doctors are like instruments of healing, trust them and all will be well.

Nisha Kapoor Nisha Kapoor Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Yes, they can literally blast them away with laser beams like a video game. It's not the old-school scary surgeries anymore. You'll be in and out of the hospital before you can even finish watching a movie.

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Varun Dhawan Varun Dhawan Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Listen, don't stress too much about the word 'surgery' okay? Most kidney stone procedures these days don't even involve big cuts—they use lasers to break them down. It's super common and people go home the next day.

Meenakshi Sundaram Meenakshi Sundaram Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Yes, surgical removal is highly effective, especially for larger stones that can't pass naturally. Procedures like laser lithotripsy or PCNL are standard now. Ultimately, your urologist's advice is best as they will evaluate the stone's size and location.

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Satish Chandra Satish Chandra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

In my time, surgeries were a big deal, but now things have changed so much. I had a 12mm stone removed via a minor laser procedure two years ago, and I was back to normal in three days. Don't worry, the technology is very safe now.

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