What is the recurrence rate of renal cyst puncture?

Patient's question:

The past two years, I didn't take good care of my kidneys, which led to me developing kidney cyst rupture. Last month, I had a kidney cyst rupture surgery at the hospital. Lately, I've been feeling a bit uncomfortable again, and I'm a bit worried, so I want to consult a doctor about the likelihood of kidney cyst rupture recurrence.

Doctor's answer:

If a kidney cyst is simply punctured and drained, the recurrence rate is very high because there is a membrane inside the cyst that can excrete fluid, and the condition can relapse quickly. We can only completely destroy that membrane, making it lose its excretory function, to achieve a complete cure for the kidney cyst and prevent it from recurring. Therefore, it is necessary to undergo a follow-up examination at the hospital. If it recurs, a kidney cyst puncture and should be performed.

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