RCC in my remaining kidney

MeMeJoy
MeMeJoy Member Posts: 71

12 years ago I lost my left kidney. There have been a few scares along the way but now I have RCC in my right kidney. Partial nephrectomy scheduled for next week. Tumor is in the middle of my kidney and doc says there is a chance this laparoscopic robotic procure turns to an open one and 25% chance things go sideways and I end up on dialysis.
Dr told me over the phone it was RCC this time, but I won’t get the full biopsy report until the day before surgery. so I don’t know anything about type or staging. Very frustrating.

Looking for insight on what to expect after surgery. I was in the hospital for a week before, now they are saying 1 night. That seems too short. No discussion about additional treatments. Just follow-up scans.