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My father is 70 years old and a 10x10 cm cyst is found on his kidney... what are the probable treatment for it? would his age be risk to surgery prob?

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Dr. Gregory Hines answered

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Be seen: He needs to be seen and assessed. At his age, generally people have multiple medical problems that could potentially complicate any surgery.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Milton Mintz answered

Age is not: A problem risk would be determined by other comorbid conditions (does he have any other medical problems?)- what does pcp ; urologist say? They are best to answer your question.

Answered 12/31/2013

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A member asked:

My father is 70 years old and a 10x10 cm cyst is found on his kidney... what are the probable treatment for it? would his age be risk to surgery prob?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gregory Hines answered

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