<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.Hi my father is 89 year old - he not in good health for his age - he has a lump on his neck - his been and done all the tests scan and etc.. The doctor suggests to have a op to see what the lump is - is this wise with the age and he did have a heart by pass many years ago and has may other health conidtions he on 10 tablets aday for other medical conditions..  <response>: Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. Depending upon the lump size and the discomfort disability causing by the lump will decide for the operative procedure.2.Its a kind of palliative to remove the symptoms in some cases.3. One thing you have to know - no surgery is performed without the preoperative check anesthetic check done, and normalization of the underlying medical conditions.4.Its not recommended to get operated in this age - but if its symptomatic there is no option.5. Get a second opinion from there doctor before taking step. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? Do not hesitate. Thank you. 