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Any Suggestion For Kidney Stones Located In Upper Portion Of Right Kidney?

I have been told that I have a 2cm kidney stone. It is located in the upper portion of my right kidney which is part of a duplicated collection system. I have seen two doctors and both agree that the stone must be removed surgerically yet one feels that the right upper portion should be removed due to a ct that showed only 5% function in this area. My question is which should I do, take out just the stone or actually remove the upper Portion.
Fri, 14 Feb 2014
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Thank for asking to HCM
This is not the case because of the small stone not advisable to cut any portion, it is better to simply remove the stone with non invasive surgical procedure, if your kidney is functioning well then no need to worry about this, hope this information helps you take care have good day.
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Any Suggestion For Kidney Stones Located In Upper Portion Of Right Kidney?

HI Thank for asking to HCM This is not the case because of the small stone not advisable to cut any portion, it is better to simply remove the stone with non invasive surgical procedure, if your kidney is functioning well then no need to worry about this, hope this information helps you take care have good day.