Nephroureterectomy
involves surgically removing a kidney and ureter.
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Conditions Treated with Nephroureterectomy:
Nephroureterectomy may be performed in cases of kidney cancer or a kidney tumor.Nephroureterectomy
Posted On: 01-16-2016
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What is Nephroureterectomy?
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Non-Surgical or Other Surgical Alternatives to Nephroureterectomy:
There are no
comparable non-surgical alternatives to nephroureterectomy. The procedure may
be performed laparoscopically as a surgical alternative.
Anesthesia with Nephroureterectomy:
Nephroureterectomy is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.
Potential Complications from Nephroureterectomy:
Possible risks following nephroureterectomy include infection, bleeding, incisional hernia, injury to other organs and a negative reaction to the anesthesia.
Prognosis after Nephroureterectomy:
The prognosis for a positive end result following nephroureterectomy is good.
Recovery from Nephroureterectomy:
Total recovery from nephroureterectomy takes two to three weeks.
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