@gangcarotid1 I actually had laproscopic manual surgery. 4 small keyhole incisions for the lap. Then the surgeon did use an old vertical scar I had at 15 for exploratory appendectomy. Then 10 years later same scar used for emergency c section. Now 35 years later same scar for radical nephrectomy. I couldn't get much rest at the hospital, plus I didn't want it to cost more. I was OK to go home on oxycodone and Tylenol for the pain. First 4 to 5 days were rough. Now I am day ten post nephrectomy on Tylenol when needed. Today was the first day I drove to a Dr. Appt. Then walked a mile through the hospital and parking lot. Lol. Im ok. Waiting on next appts. My pathology was pT1b in the kidney, but clear cell renal cancsr was found in 1 hilarious lymph node. That made is Stage III Grade 3 cancer. I will likely do Keytruda treatments a year. I am unemployed and have an appt to try to get survivor benefits on ex husbands record Aug 10th. The stage and grade may qualify me for disability. Scared about treatments, but more scared of this recurring elsewhere. Heaven forbid in my other kidney. I cry everyday. Hopefully, my anxiety a d depression will ease up after I have appts. With a plan. Thank you for your reply. Im 60 and I think too young to die of cancer. God has a plan for me, I am thankful to him how he has protected me my whole life and especially now.