This phrase describes a patient with polycystic kidney disease (PKD) experiencing complications severe enough to necessitate surgery.
Used when outlining the planned surgical management of complications arising from PKD. These complications may include infected cysts, nephrolithiasis, or severe pain.
"Given the patient's persistent pain and enlarging cyst size despite conservative management, polycystic kidney disease with complications requiring surgical intervention is planned. A laparoscopic cyst decortication is scheduled."
This phrase indicates a decision to pursue a surgical approach for managing PKD complications. It implies that non-surgical treatments have been considered or attempted and were deemed insufficient.
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