Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) Questions Nephrologist

How long does it take to recover from laser kidney stone surgery?

I have kidney stones and want to have laser surgery. How long does it take to recover from laser kidney stone surgery?

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Nephrologist(KidneySpecialist)Nephrologist
Dear Patient,

Good morning. Surgery is not my specialty. However, from what I have read, patients who undergo surgery for kidney stones go home on the same day, post-surgical pain may occur and is treated with analgesics (pain medication).
Thank you.

Sincerely,

Samuel K. Williams, III, MD, CPG