Opinions on laproscopic or partial

BRANDONBEN

Hello, i was recently diagnosed with a 5cm renal mass located centrally in my right kidney.The urologist wants to order an mri to determine if its malignant. My question to you all, are their any surgeons who would try a partial  given the location of the mass?

 

 

 

icemantoo

There is no one answer.

Brand,

 

In my day 15 years ago they yanked the whole thing out. Keep in mind that 5 cm is at the upper end of a partial and a full neph has a better chance their will not be a recurrance. Beyond those observations the answer you are looking for is above my paygrade. If you are uncertain get a second opinion and make sure thatt at least one of the doctors has a partial as part of his toolbox.

 

 

Icemantoo

APny

Partial takes a lot more

Partial takes a lot more skill especially if it's in a difficult location. If they find that it is indeed malignant definitely search out experts in RCC surgery and seek at least two opinions on how to approach it.

BRANDONBEN

Thank you so much for your

Thank you so much for your responses

stub1969

Youtube

When I was first diagnosed I watched a few videos on Youtube about RCC surgery.  In one of the videos there was a doctor that was obviously well respected and incredibly skilled that did a centrally located tumor rumoval.  He said it was a difficult surgery, but it was possible.  My take-away is it's possible with the right surgeon. 

Good luck to you

Stub