A stone measuring 0.4 cm, blocking the outlet of renal pelvis resulting in mild to moderate tract obstruction. Which of the following technique will be opted to remove this stone?

A. Kidney surgery

B. None of these

C. Extracorporeal Shock wave lithotripsy

D. Burring a hole and removing the stone manually (nephrolithotomy)

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