Kidney removal
Alternative names:
nephrectomy
Definition:
Surgical procedure to remove a diseased or damaged kidney.
Description:
While the patient is deep asleep and pain-free (general anesthesia), an incision is made in the abdomen or in the side of the abdomen (flank). The tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder (ureter) and the blood vessels are cut away from the kidney and the kidney is removed. The incision is then closed.
Indications:
Nephrectomy may be recommended for:
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