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Nephrectomy

Posted On: 01-16-2016
Nephrectomy

What is Nephrectomy?

Nephrectomy involves removing a kidney or part of a kidney.

Also Known As:

  • Kidney removal
  • Partial kidney removal

Conditions Treated with Nephrectomy:

Nephrectomy may be performed in cases of kidney disease, kidney cancer or a kidney tumor. It can also be performed for transplantation in a kidney transplant recipient.

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Non-Surgical or Other Surgical Alternatives to Nephrectomy:

Dialysis is a non-surgical alternative to nephrectomy in cases of acute or end stage kidney disease. Surgical alternatives to the procedure include partial nephrectomy for tumors and hand-assisted nephrectomy.

Anesthesia with Nephrectomy:

Nephrectomy is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.

Potential Complications from Nephrectomy:

Possible risks following nephrectomy include infection, bleeding, incisional hernia, injury to other organs and a negative reaction to the anesthesia.

Recovery from Nephrectomy:

Total recovery from nephrectomy takes four to six weeks.

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