Stacey

Mr Tibbot said carrying out keyhole surgery on Stacey "would have been almost impossible, or would have taken the whole day of operating".

Stacey, 47, from Leeds, started developing the symptoms of the disease 25 years ago, but it was not finally confirmed until 2010.

Stacey, who said she was now doing well, urged other women to get help and support if they had any concerns: "Don't ignore it, listen to your body, go seek help."

Stacey said that before her latest surgery in November, her urologist had told her she had probably been suffering from kidney failure for six months.

Stacey had the robotic surgery at Leeds General Infirmary in November 2024, with a team of doctors from three disciplines involved in the operation.