Renal cell carcinoma
| Discussion in 'All Categories' started by Richard K Mahan - May 22nd, 2012 6:54 am. | |
Richard K Mahan
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CT scan reveals 9cm.mass in rigt kidney. can this tumor be removed using the divinci Robotic surgical method or Laporascopic surgery. I am a male, age 77 in otherwise good health. |
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re: Renal cell carcinoma
by Dr J S Chowhan -
May 24th, 2012
1:28 pm
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Dr J S Chowhan
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Dear Richard K Mahan We are not sure what is the nature of your kidney mass but if your doctor recommends surgery for a kidney disease for example kidney cancer, you might be a candidate for a non-invasive, kidney-sparing surgery. Depending on your disease state and tumor location, you might not need to lose your entire kidney to surgery. A surgical technique called partial nephrectomy removes only the diseased a part of your kidney while sparing the healthy, functioning kidney tissue. Sparing kidney tissue is important because studies show that patients who have their entire kidney removed may are afflicted by chronic kidney disease (CKD) after surgery than patients who received a kidney-sparing partial nephrectomy. In fact, the American Urological Association states that partial nephrectomy is the defacto standard treatment choice for small to medium-sized kidney tumors or masses. da Vinci Surgery for Kidney Cancer and even Partial Nephrectomy is a very good option. The da Vinci Surgical System uses state-of-the-art technology to assist your doctor supply the defacto standard treatment, where indicated, and also execute a more precise operation. da Vinci offers several potential benefits to patients facing kidney surgery, including, Excellent clinical outcomes and cancer control Short hospital stay Low blood loss. Precise tumor removal and kidney reconstruction4,5 Excellent chance of preserving the kidney, in certain operations5 Low rate of operative complications5 In case your doctor is able to preserve your healthy, functioning kidney tissue, this can help to prevent future kidney disease as well as dialysis. Considering your age you need a clearance from a physician so that evaluate all the other factor or pre anesthetic investigation. With regards J.S Chowhan |