Dr James Thompson is an experienced robotic, laparoscopic, endoscopic and open urological surgeon. He has sub-specialty training in (and passion for) the treatment of prostate, bladder and kidney cancer using the latest robotic surgery techniques and for high-impact cancer research that has the ability to immediately improve quality of life and cancer cure rates for the community.
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What causes kidney stoneS?
Kidney stones are common, with up to 1 in 20 people developing a stone at some point in their life, especially in today’s modern world where many of us find it hard to drink enough water and eat a balanced, healthy diet.
The main dietary factors predisposing to stones are:
1) low water intake: the recommended fluid intake is 8 glasses (2 Litres) of water per day.