Hi all, 60 year old male.

On the 28th October I was diagnosed with kidney cancer. 

6cm mass on my left kidney. I have opted for a total nephrectomy, op date 26th November. 

I have weighed up the pros and cons of this op, instead of a partial nephrectomy. Just thinking about extra length of surger for a partial, more chance of converting to open instead of laprascopic, possibly more bleeding, infection, leakage and recurring of tumour. 

Just wondering if anyone else has the same, and what you have done?