The National Kidney & Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC) website has a lot of great FAQs to help you with your question. I would recommend looking at their inforamtion regarding treatment: http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/stonesadults/#treatment
Ten percent of kidney stone cases require surgery.
It is my experience that kidney stone surgery in dogs is very successful. Hope that helps you.
It is likely you will be in pain as long as you have the kidney stone.
No
because it still hurts
Calyceal lithiasis refers to the presence of kidney stones within the calyces, which are small cup-like structures in the kidney where urine collects before passing into the ureter. These stones can cause pain, blockages, and sometimes lead to renal damage if left untreated. Treatment may involve medications to help pass the stone, procedures to break up the stone, or surgery to remove the stone.
Yes, if you wish to.
This size stone usually requires surgical removal. Dynamite is indicated. (just kidding).... how about ultrasound ? You may also use a hammer, three strikes and the stone is broken into very small pieces. ( just kidding again, the solution is a surgical removal, in fact it is not a complicated surgery, because it is not so invasive. )
Stent placements in your kidney are small tubes that are used to help drain urine when the urethra is blocked.
removal of kidney stones or incision to remove a renal calculus
a kidney stone can be pooped out but that requires surgery. Both my grandma and great aunt (who are very old) have had this done. The store is removed from its present location and moved into the lower intestines.
A 9 mm kidney stone is considered a large kidney stone. It may be difficult to pass naturally and may require medical intervention such as lithotripsy or surgical removal.