Simple Kidney Cysts Treatment
Kidney Health Care - David Mangusan Jr., PTRP
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Treatment of Simple Kidney Cysts.
When simple cyst is found but does not cause complications, no treatment is often necessary. However, medical treatment or surgery may be needed if complications occur or are large enough to press on other organs.
One kidney cyst treatment procedure involves draining the cyst by puncturing it with a long needle inserted through the skin. The doctor uses ultrasonography to guide the needle to the cyst. Once drained, it is filled with a solution containing alcohol to make the tissue harder.
Surgery may be required if the cyst is large. The surgeon uses a laparoscope to drain the cyst and remove or burn away its outer tissue. This procedure allows a smaller incision and quicker recovery. Usually, patients stay in the hospital for a day or two.
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Reference/Source: Scientific background provided by the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse. National Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD. NIH Publication No. 07–4618, February 2007
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