My dad has a mass on bladder and kidney not functioning

Well surgery moved to nov19 - for dad due to a bout with pneumonia the anesthesiologist was not comfortable wanted to wait... hope that doesnt effect anything

@formydad That’s tough that they had to postpone the surgery. But it gives your dad a chance to get over the pneumonia . The anesthesiologist was right to postpone. You dad can use this time to get a little stronger! Please let me know how he’s doing in the coming days

@formydad I hope all has been going well for your dad (and you and your mother). Has you Dad been tolerating the chemotherapy ok? I know the surgery is coming up (or already happened), so how is everyone doing? Anything you want members to help you with. Tell your dad that we’re all giving cyber hugs!

What complications are possible in bladder cystoscope ? Infections. Perforations?

What complications are possible in bladder cystoscope ? Infections. Perforations?

@tdrohan, you may be interested in my long experience with cystoscopy. I have had regular cystoscope exams for nearly 10 years after removal of several papillary tumors from the lining of my bladder. The tumors were discovered during a TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate) procedure, which is an expansion of cystoscopy, adding a tool to snip off prostate tissue to permit its removal through the urethra. In all of that -- including more than 20 cystoscope exams over the years -- I had had no repercussions other than minor temporary pain as the 'scope passes through the valve into the bladder. Infections are prevented with 1) germicide application to the external opening in the urethra and with 2) a good antibiotic taken before the procedure begins. I was told at the outset that perforations almost never happen, and when they do, it results from an unexpected kink in the urethra, which is extremely rare. Martin

My Dad got to recovery- about 5pm was in surgery from 12-to 430 -🥺 had two blood transfusions the wall of his bladder had a mass size of his fist through it and everything was plastered together on that side of his body lots of scar tissue from a prior hernia surgery and the kidney removal- it was also plastered to the colon so he cut it all out along with the bladder and anything that looked like something that didnt belong-they did not have to cut any of the intestine for a urine tube - they just used the tube from his kidney straight out- which will hugely cut down on recovery time- 😊The docs will be following up week - 2 weeks 3 months will do scans to see if any recurrence. 😳
So very thankful and Praising God for the doctors and keeping my dad through his surgery continuing to trust Him for his recovery!
Thank you for praying for him and please keep his recovery in your prayers! I was excited to read about the stealth belt- seems like a terrific option for my Dad or anyone! I sent info to him and i told him my sisiter and i would like to go in and get some for him - ill have to have him give measurements and see which appliance for the hole in back but i was grateful to find this on this site so helpful! As usual!!

Any advice on recovery im all ears!

My Dad got to recovery- about 5pm was in surgery from 12-to 430 -🥺 had two blood transfusions the wall of his bladder had a mass size of his fist through it and everything was plastered together on that side of his body lots of scar tissue from a prior hernia surgery and the kidney removal- it was also plastered to the colon so he cut it all out along with the bladder and anything that looked like something that didnt belong-they did not have to cut any of the intestine for a urine tube - they just used the tube from his kidney straight out- which will hugely cut down on recovery time- 😊The docs will be following up week - 2 weeks 3 months will do scans to see if any recurrence. 😳
So very thankful and Praising God for the doctors and keeping my dad through his surgery continuing to trust Him for his recovery!
Thank you for praying for him and please keep his recovery in your prayers! I was excited to read about the stealth belt- seems like a terrific option for my Dad or anyone! I sent info to him and i told him my sisiter and i would like to go in and get some for him - ill have to have him give measurements and see which appliance for the hole in back but i was grateful to find this on this site so helpful! As usual!!

Any advice on recovery im all ears!

@formydad I am so glad everything went so well! You and your mom must be totally exhausted! As for recovery, it just takes time. Steps around the house, then walks around the block. And taking strong, deep breaths to prevent pneumonia! Was your dad sent home with an inspirometer (plastic breathing machine)? He should use it every hour. He will also probably have home health nurses from the hospital for awhile. They are really great and can answer specific questions your mom might have. I think everything will go well, especially with you keeping watch! Will you keep us informed of the progress? Becky