She has a 3 cm left ovarian cyst. The perinatalogist has given us the option of terminating the pregnancy now or waiting until 19.7 weeks to examine the kidneys again before deciding whether to terminate. We understand that the prognosis for the right kidney is not good, but that the left may stabilize with mild hydronephrosis and remain functional after birth. We also understand that neonatal surgery may be required to repair obstructions or remove the right kidney, and that premature delivery may need to be induced if the dilation is seen to worsen later in the pregnancy. The other information suggests a conservative approach, so wait until you have later information and then make a decision with your physicians.
Neonatal surgery is done frequently, by experienced people, and is often times very useful.
My grandson was born with hydronephrosis. He has had several surgeries in order to correct the reflux of the urine. A few years ago, at the age of 10, we were told he has lost use of one kidney and has 50 percent use of the other one. Now at the age of 15 he has been diagnoised with high blood pressure and has been put on medication for this. My daughter says that the high blood pressure is a result of the disease and said she was told that 100 percent use of both kidneys will return as Terey gets older.