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Are Bladder Cysts Removal Necessary?
My 90 y/o father had a 2nd cystoscopy and they found 2 bladder cysts which the doctor wants removed as OP. He has no symptoms. The last time his BP was 185 and the hospital nurses had a hard time getting it down. He also has small vessel disease which can cause a stroke. Is this procedure necessary
Thu, 24 Jan 2019
Hi,
No, he does not require surgery. In general, I would say that elective surgery on individuals older than 90 is bad practice.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Anders Mark Christensen,
General Surgeon
No, he does not require surgery. In general, I would say that elective surgery on individuals older than 90 is bad practice.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Anders Mark Christensen,
General Surgeon
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