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Can a 4.5 cm lesion be removed from lower slope of kidney?
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Surgery: Removing lesion depends on the size, cause, type of lesion and its impact on your kidney function. A urologist or a nephrologist can better answer your query but may need to review the images first.
Answered 4/15/2019
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Yes depending on what the lesion is they make take lower pole out or take the whole kidney out. Discuss with team.
Answered 6/27/2022
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Yes generally. The definite answer will depend on a bit more specifics of the findings Your Urologist should and will expan it to you
Answered 6/26/2022
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