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Open surgery for kidney stones

Open surgery for kidney stones

Surgery Overview

In open surgery to remove kidney stones, the surgeon uses an incision in the person's abdomen or side to reach the kidney and remove the stones. He or she then puts a small tube (catheter) near the kidney to drain urine until the kidney heals.

Author: Monica Rhodes Last Updated: May 30, 2007
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Philip Belitsky, MD, FRCSC - Urology

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