Can Polycystic Kidney Disease be Treated with Surgery

Some people mistakenly regard that when the cysts are removed, the disease can be cured. But in fact, the surgical treatment is not complete, it can remove the existing cysts in a short time. As long as there are epithelial cells on the cysts, the cysts are sure to regenerate. In addition, operations have certain risks, and not all the surgery can be done completely.

Previously, PKD patients with end stage renal failure who need their kidneys removed were limited to open surgery with very large incisions related to complications and a very slow recovery. We now offer the laparoscopic approach that allows removal of these large kidneys through small incisions using special laparoscopic techniques, such as tissue morcellation.

Then what are the advantages and disadvantages of surgery? Are there any alternative treatments for this disease?

Advantages and adverse effects of surgery for PKD patients

Advantages: It is effective in shrinking big cysts, and the oppression to renal tissues and structures will be remitted quickly.

Adverse effects: This therapy can do nothing to refrain the growth of smaller cysts. In addition, it can deal with cysts on the surface of kidneys, but can not deal with cysts that developed in the deeper part of the kidneys. Once taken wrongly, there can be traumas to the kidneys.