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In a patient with renal calculus, surgery may be required solely for removal of the calculus; or additionally for correction of associated anatomical abnormalities, removal of a lower calyx which was acting as a sump, or removal of kidneys which are contributing little to overall renal function and causing ill health, sepsis, or hypertension.
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Talati, J. (1997). Management of renal stones by operation. In: Talati, J., Sutton, R.A.L., Moazam, F., Ahmed, M. (eds) The Management of Lithiasis. Developments in Nephrology, vol 38. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-5396-6_15
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