The patient recovered well after a procedure to surgically remove stones from his kidney or a
A)nephrolithotomy.
B)pyelolithotomy.
C)cystolithotomy.
D)lithotripsy.

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A nephrolithotomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing kidney stones through an incision in the kidney. Pyelolithotomy is a similar procedure, but involves removing stones from the renal pelvis (the area where the kidney connects to the ureter). Cystolithotomy involves removing stones from the bladder. Lithotripsy is a non-invasive procedure that uses shock waves to break up stones, rather than surgically removing them. Since the question specifically mentions a surgical procedure to remove stones from the kidney, the best choice is A) nephrolithotomy.

The Patient Recovered Well After a Procedure to Surgically Remove