Partial
nephrectomy involves removing a diseased part of a kidney.
Also Known As:
- Partial kidney removal
- Kidney surgery
Conditions Treated with Partial Nephrectomy:
Partial nephrectomy may be performed in cases of kidney cancer and a kidney tumor.
Partial Nephrectomy
Posted On: 04-19-2016
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What is Partial Nephrectomy?
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Non-Surgical or Other Surgical Alternatives to Partial Nephrectomy:
There are no comparable non-surgical alternatives to partial nephrectomy. A surgical alternative is hand-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy.
Anesthesia with Partial Nephrectomy:
Partial nephrectomy is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.
Potential Complications from Partial Nephrectomy:
Possible risks following partial nephrectomy include infection, bleeding, injury to other organs and a negative reaction to the anesthesia.
Recovery from Partial Nephrectomy:
Total recovery from partial nephrectomy takes four to six weeks.
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