In simple words: This surgery uses small incisions and a special camera to destroy cysts in the kidneys.The doctor uses either freezing or heat to remove the cysts.

Laparoscopic surgical ablation of renal cysts using radiofrequency or cryoablation.The procedure involves creating small incisions, inflating the abdomen with carbon dioxide, inserting a laparoscope and instruments through ports, and using radiofrequency or cryoablation to destroy the renal cysts.The procedure may be guided by imaging.

Example 1: A 45-year-old female patient presents with flank pain and imaging reveals multiple simple renal cysts.Laparoscopic ablation is chosen to alleviate pain and prevent potential complications., A 60-year-old male patient with a history of hypertension and large, symptomatic renal cysts undergoes laparoscopic cryoablation to reduce cyst size and improve kidney function., A 70-year-old female patient with a complex renal cyst causing significant pain and impacting kidney function opts for laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation as a minimally invasive treatment option.

* Preoperative imaging (ultrasound, CT scan) clearly demonstrating the location and size of the renal cysts.* Operative report detailing the approach, technique used (cryoablation or radiofrequency ablation), number of cysts treated, and any complications encountered.* Pathology report (if tissue samples obtained).* Postoperative imaging (if performed) to confirm treatment efficacy.

** This code encompasses ablation of renal cysts via laparoscopy regardless of the method (cryoablation, radiofrequency ablation, etc.). Use of this code should be limited to one per session.