Lapriscopic Partial Nephrectomy

I am having my tumor removed via this procedure May 11th.  I have been told to expect to be hospitalized for a minium of 5 days.  I was wondering if anyone else has had this done and how recovery was for them?

Surgery for me is taking place 6 hours away from home, and I have 4 kids, so am choosing to stay AWAY from home for an additional week to give myself some more recovery time (seemed a better idea than expecting my 4 kids to let me rest much! :) ) 

So any input?  How soon can I expect the pathology to come back?

 Jen

 

On 4/26/2009 jensboys wrote:

I am having my tumor removed via this procedure May 11th.  I have been told to expect to be hospitalized for a minium of 5 days.  I was wondering if anyone else has had this done and how recovery was for them?

Surgery for me is taking place 6 hours away from home, and I have 4 kids, so am choosing to stay AWAY from home for an additional week to give myself some more recovery time (seemed a better idea than expecting my 4 kids to let me rest much! :) ) 

So any input?  How soon can I expect the pathology to come back?

 Jen

 

I had an open partial nephrectomy 2 years ago.  I was in the hospital for 6 days.  My husband took three weeks off to be with me and let me tell you, you must have someone to help you.  The mornings were ok but I was very tired by the afternoon.  I needed help.   You cannot do it alone.  I wish you the best of luck, and pray for you.  Just to let you know, that I am 2 years cancer free now......and plan on being that was for a long time. 

 

On 4/26/2009 jensboys wrote:

I am having my tumor removed via this procedure May 11th.  I have been told to expect to be hospitalized for a minium of 5 days.  I was wondering if anyone else has had this done and how recovery was for them?

Surgery for me is taking place 6 hours away from home, and I have 4 kids, so am choosing to stay AWAY from home for an additional week to give myself some more recovery time (seemed a better idea than expecting my 4 kids to let me rest much! :) ) 

So any input?  How soon can I expect the pathology to come back?

 Jen

HI Jen,

I think you have a good plan.

My husband ( retired, age 61, heart stent in Jan 2009, active and otherwise good health) had laproscopic surgery in July of 2008 to remove his left kidney, in addition, he had his small bowel resectioned at the same time.  The kidney surgery was about was two hours and the bowel about two and a half.  His surgery was performed four hours from home at a major east coast cancer center.  He was in the hospital for six days and they told us he would have been out sooner if it had not been for the bowel surgery.  We then stayed in a townhouse I rented for the time nearby for another two days.  The townhouse made it possible for our daughter to come with her five month old infant and one of his closes friends to come.  It also was more comfortable for him after the surgery than a hotel.

The trip home was tiring, but not too bad.  Clutching a pillow on your lap while traveling helps.  He recovered quickly at home and was back to his Cardiac wellness program (at a reduced exercise level) three weeks after he returned home.

Everyone's body is different but this is what he did and it worked well.  I will be thinking about you.

JEM

Pathology is usually ready in a couple of days. 

 

My husband had his left kidney removed via laprascope in August 2005.  His recovery time was short because he wasn't cut open like they used to do it.  He did have some pain, but did really well.  He was unable to lift anything for a while and then nothing more than a gallon of milk.  I really think if you do as the doctor tells you that you will recover rapidly. You didn't say how old you are, so your age may play a part in your recovery.

Take csre, you're in my prayers.

Jennypot

I am 35 ... doc says I will be hospitalized for 5 days.  My procedure is also lapriscopic.

My doctor told me five days also.  Someone else in our small town also went to Cleveland Clinic, had the same surgery and was released the next day.  I guess each case is different.  My husband acts like I'm milking it.  Yep, a hospital vacation is high on my list.

 Christie

Hey I have FOUR young sons, two Jack Russell Terriers and a husband!!!! ... a hospital vacation isnt that LOW on my list :) Someone else cooking, someone else doing the laundry and good medications to help me sleep :)  I wonder if I could get another week?? :) 

 

And everyone, thanks for the input.  IT does seems strange that sometimes, some are out so soon, and others are in for longer.   I am just thankful for the Canadian medical system and all my free treatment.

Greetings.  In a timely case, I just had 4/23 a partial nephrectomy to remove a 1.8cm tumor from my right kidney using the da vinci surgical system.  I am 44 and in better than average shape.  My surgery was complete Thursday 6:30pm.  I was discharged from the hospital on Sat. at around 10:00am.  I'm writing this a week since I was discharged and I feel very good.  I really only have pain if I move or bend certain ways.  My energy levels are still improving.  I was taking short walks in my neighborhood the Saturday I returned.  Good luck to you.  I hope your experience is as good as mine has been.