Laparoscopic or open de-roofing of a simple kidney cyst

To view the online version of this leaflet, type the text below into your web browser: renal cyst.pdf Key Points • The aim of this operation is to remove one or more simple cyst from your kidney using open or keyhole surgery • This procedure is only used for cysts that are benign (non- cancerous) • Normally, we only do this aft. [...] Details of the procedure • a full general anaesthetic is normally used and you will be asleep throughout the procedure • we may give you an injection of antibiotics before the procedure, after you have been checked for any allergies • we usually put in a bladder catheter during the operation, to monitor urine output • we inflate your abdominal (tummy) cavity with carbon dioxide gas through a speci. [...] The impact of these after-effects can vary a lot from patient to patient; you should ask your surgeon’s advice about the risks and their impact on you as an individual: After-effect Risk Temporary shoulder tip pain due to Almost all irritation of your diaphragm by the carbon patients dioxide gas Published: April 2017 Leaflet No: 16/054 Page: 3 Due for review: April 2020 © British Association of Ur. [...] What can I expect when I get home? • you will be given advice about your recovery at home • you will be given a copy of your discharge summary and a copy will also be sent to your GP • any antibiotics or other tablets you may need will be arranged & dispensed from the hospital pharmacy • it will take 10 to 14 days to recover fully from the procedure and most people can return to normal activities. [...] Questions you may wish to ask If you wish to learn more about what will happen, you can find a list of suggested questions called "Having An Operation" on the website of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.