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What is Kidney stone removal surgery?

Category: Surgeries

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Kidney stones are abnormal concretions, usually composed of mineral salts, that become lodged in the renal pelvis, causing pain. A person may need surgery to remove the stones.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Kidney stone 3 2
Pain in lower back 2 2
  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
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Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 2
Moderate 0
Mild 1
None 0

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Kidney stone removal surgery

Side effect Patients Percentage
Pain 1
Pain in lower back 1
Sharp low back pain 1
Spasms 1
Vomiting 1

Duration

Stopped having Kidney stone removal surgery

Duration Patients Percentage
Less than 1 month 8
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 2
Usually 0
Sometimes 1
Never taken as prescribed 0
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 1
Somewhat hard to take 1
A little hard to take 0
Not at all hard to take 1
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 0
$100-199 0
$50-99 0
$25-49 0
< $25 2
Not specified 1
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