What Is Cyst Unroofing or Decortication?
Cysts can form in the kidney for many reasons and mostly are non-cancerous, benign and require no further intervention. However, in some instances a cyst may enlarge to the point that it causes pain, obstructs the kidney or leads to high blood pressure. Cysts may become infected or bleed. Sometimes a cyst, which at one time appeared benign, may change its shape or features to the extent that malignancy is suspected.
For any of the above reasons CYST UNROOFING and subsequent biopsy may be required.
LAPAROSCOPY has provided an ideal way to manage these problems. No large incisions are required, direct visualization of the cyst and/or kidney is provided and tissue for the pathologist is obtained for more detailed evaluation.
In addition an ultrasound probe may be placed through one of the ports to examine the remainder of the kidney with the highest resolution possible.