Nephrectomy
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Nephrectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of one or both kidneys. This operation is often considered for various medical reasons, including kidney cancer, severe kidney disease, or the presence of a kidney that is not functioning properly. In some cases, nephrectomy may also be performed to remove a kidney for transplantation or to address certain traumatic injuries. The decision to undergo this procedure is typically made after thorough evaluation by a healthcare professional.
The procedure can be performed using traditional open surgery or minimally invasive techniques, such as laparoscopic surgery. During open nephrectomy, a larger incision is made in the abdomen to access the kidney, while laparoscopic nephrectomy involves smaller incisions and the use of a camera and specialized instruments. Patients can expect to be under general anesthesia, and the length of the surgery varies depending on the complexity of the case. Recovery time can also differ, with many patients staying in the hospital for a few days before returning home.
While nephrectomy can offer significant benefits, such as the removal of cancerous tissue or relief from kidney-related symptoms, it also carries risks. Potential complications may include bleeding, infection, or damage to surrounding organs. Additionally, patients who have one kidney removed may need to monitor their remaining kidney’s function more closely. It is essential for individuals to discuss these factors with their healthcare provider to understand the implications of the procedure fully.
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This study looked at using 3D imaging during a specific type of kidney removal surgery (laparoscopic donor nephrectomy) used for kidney transplants. In total, 28 surgeries were performed and the resul...Comparing Partial and Radical Nephrectomy for Kidney Tumors
This research paper is about a study comparing two types of kidney tumor surgeries: partial nephrectomy (PN) and radical nephrectomy (RN). The study was done to find out which one is better for treati...Comparing Partial and Radical Nephrectomy for Large Kidney Tumors
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This research paper is about a study comparing two types of robot-assisted surgery for partial kidney removal - one through the abdominal cavity (transperitoneal or TP) and the other from the back of ...Comparing Single-Port and Conventional Robotic Kidney Surgery Outcomes
This research paper looks at two different types of robotic surgery used for partial kidney removal: single-port robotic-assisted (SP-RAPN) and the more traditional method (Con-RAPN). The researchers ...Does the Side of Kidney Donation Affect Nephrectomy Outcomes?
This research paper explores whether the side from which a kidney is donated (left or right) impacts the outcome and safety of the procedure. They reviewed data from kidney donations at their center b...Effective Treatments for Urinary Fistula After Partial Nephrectomy
This paper is about urinary fistula, a condition that's likely to become more common in the future due to more people undergoing a type of kidney surgery called a partial nephrectomy. This surgery is ...Guidelines for Safe Living Donor Nephrectomy: What You Need to Know
The researchers in this paper have put together some recommendations for surgeons performing kidney removals from living donors. They looked at previous studies and data to figure out the best way to ...Hemostatic Agents in Partial Nephrectomy: Benefits and Insights
The study examined the use of hemostatic agents (HAs) - substances that help stop bleeding - during a type of kidney surgery called partial nephrectomy. The researchers looked at a bunch of different ...Impact of Hospital Volume on Nephrectomy Outcomes for Kidney Cancer
This research paper is about how the number of kidney surgeries (specifically, partial nephrectomies for kidney cancer) a hospital performs can affect the results of these surgeries. A team from the E...Innovations in Partial Nephrectomy: Improving Kidney Surgery Outcomes
This research paper discusses how innovation in the medical field, specifically in the area of kidney removal surgery (partial nephrectomy), has evolved over time. The first such surgery was performed...Kidney Injury Risks After Unilateral Nephrectomy in Children
This research paper investigates the rates of kidney injury in children who have had one of their kidneys removed, a procedure known as unilateral nephrectomy. The study aimed to determine which child...Minimally Invasive Live Donor Nephrectomy: Safety and Outcomes
This research paper is a review of 190 articles discussing the short-term outcomes of minimally invasive live donor nephrectomy, which is a surgical procedure to remove a kidney from a living donor fo...Minimally Invasive Nephrectomy Options for Children: a Comparison
This research paper examines different surgical methods for removing a kidney (nephrectomy) in children. The study focused on comparing minimally invasive methods (which use fewer and smaller incision...Minimally Invasive Nephrectomy: a Safer Option for Kidney Tumors
This study investigated two types of surgeries used to treat complex kidney tumors: minimally invasive partial nephrectomy (MIPN) and open partial nephrectomy (OPN). The researchers looked at past stu...Nephrectomy for Managing High Blood Pressure in Children with Kidney
This study looked at the effectiveness of a surgical procedure, called nephrectomy, in managing high blood pressure in children with kidney problems. Nephrectomy is the removal of one or both kidneys....Nephrectomy in Children: Reasons, Outcomes, and Recovery Insights
The research paper is a study conducted at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital on children who underwent nephrectomy (kidney removal) between 2007 and 2016. The study looked into the reasons f...Nephrectomy Timing in Infants with Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome
This study looks at the best time to perform a kidney removal surgery (nephrectomy) on babies with a specific type of kidney disease common in Finland. The researchers compared two groups of infants: ...On-Clamp Vs. Off-Clamp Robotic Partial Nephrectomy: Key Insights
This research paper is about a study comparing two methods of a robot-assisted surgery called partial nephrectomy, which is a procedure used to remove a kidney or a portion of a kidney. The two method...Outpatient Minimally Invasive Nephrectomy: Safety and Benefits
This research paper looks at the use of a less invasive kidney surgery technique, known as minimally invasive partial nephrectomy (MIPN), in outpatient settings. The authors reviewed previous studies ...Robot-Assisted Nephrectomy Vs. Open Surgery: What Patients Should Know
This research paper is a review of various studies on the use of robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN), a kind of kidney surgery performed with the help of robots, compared to traditional open par...Robot-Assisted Nephrectomy: a Safe Alternative to Open Surgery
This research paper explores whether robot-assisted kidney surgery (RAPN) is a safe and effective alternative to traditional open kidney surgery (OPN). The researchers reviewed 16 different studies, i...Robotic Donor Nephrectomy: Single-Port Vs. Multi-Port Approaches
This research paper talks about robotic donor nephrectomy (RDN), a process used to remove a kidney from a living donor for transplant. RDN can be done using two different methods: a multi-port (MP) ap...Robotic Nephrectomy: Balancing Safety and Cost for Kidney Donation
This research paper discusses the use of robotic techniques in a specific type of kidney removal surgery (laparoscopic donor nephrectomy). Currently, using robots in this surgery often results in long...Robotic Partial Nephrectomy for Kidney Tumors in Children
This study talks about a surgical procedure known as robotic partial nephrectomy, which is a minimally invasive operation often used to remove kidney tumors in adults, while preserving as much kidney ...Robotic-Assisted Nephrectomy: a Safe Kidney Surgery Option
This research paper looks at the safety and success of a robotic-assisted kidney surgery using the da Vinci Single-Port (SP) platform. The study reviewed 14 patients who had this surgery in 2018 and 2...Safety and Effectiveness of Partial Nephrectomy: Ischemia Methods
This study looked at the safety and effectiveness of a certain type of kidney tumor surgery (partial nephrectomy) performed with and without warm ischemia. Warm ischemia is a medical term for a period...Safety of Partial Nephrectomy in Patients Aged 80 and Older
This research paper looks at the safety and results of a specific type of kidney surgery performed on people aged 80-89 years old. The study used a large database from the American College of Surgeons...Types of Incisions in Donor Nephrectomy: a Patient's Guide
The research paper reviews different types of surgical cuts (incisions) used in minimally invasive kidney removal (donor nephrectomy) for kidney transplants. The researchers studied details from 29 di...Understanding Angiotensin's Role After Nephrectomy Surgery
This research paper does not provide an abstract, but from the keywords, we can infer that the study focuses on the relationship between a hormone called angiotensin, the body's compensatory response ...Understanding Chyle Leaks After Nephrectomy: Causes and Risks
This research looked at a complication that can occur after kidney removal surgery (nephrectomy) known as a chyle leak. Chyle leaks happen when lymph fluid, a clear fluid that circulates in the body, ...Understanding Complications After Robotic Partial Nephrectomy Surgery
This research paper focuses on assessing the value of three different scoring systems (RENAL, PADUA, SPARE) that are used to predict complications that can occur during a type of kidney surgery known ...Understanding Donor Nephrectomy: Techniques and Recovery Insights
This study looked at the different ways surgeons remove kidneys from donors for transplantation. The research was done in two parts: a survey of 50 surgeons about their practices and preferences, and ...Understanding Living Donor Nephrectomy: Key Insights for Patients
This research paper is about a project by the Brazilian Medical Association called the Guidelines Project. The goal of this project is to gather and standardize medical information to help doctors mak...Understanding Nephrectomy After Commercial Kidney Transplants
This research paper looks into the reasons and complications of kidney removal surgeries that are done after a commercial kidney transplant. The data collected is from a hospital in Oman from 2009 to ...Understanding Nephrectomy: Comparing Robotic and Open Surgery Outcomes
This research paper discusses the concept of 'trifecta', a term used to measure the success of kidney-saving surgeries. However, different studies use different criteria to define a successful 'trifec...Understanding Nephrectomy: How Software Can Assist Surgeons
This research paper discusses the use of software to help surgeons during minimally invasive kidney surgeries. The researchers wanted to understand what information surgeons need during such procedure...Understanding Nephrectomy: Inpatient Vs. Outpatient Surgery Explained
This study looks at the length of hospital stay and readmission rates for two types of minimally invasive kidney surgeries performed at 12 urology practices in Michigan. The two types of surgeries are...Understanding Nephrectomy: Managing Failed Kidney Transplants Safely
This research paper is about how to manage patients with failed kidney transplants. Currently, the best way to handle these patients is to carefully adjust their immunosuppression treatment - the medi...Understanding Nephrectomy: Options After Kidney Transplant Failure
This research paper discusses the issue of kidney transplantation for patients with severe kidney disease. The number of patients waiting for a kidney transplant is increasing, leading to a greater de...Understanding Nephrectomy: Techniques for Safer Kidney Surgery
This research paper is a review of different techniques used in a surgical procedure called renorrhaphy, which is a part of partial nephrectomy - surgery to remove part of the kidney. The review looke...Understanding Nephrectomy: When to Remove a Failing Kidney Transplant
This research paper discusses the difficult decision doctors face when a kidney transplant fails: should they remove it or not? There's a lot of uncertainty about this, as the risks can be different f...Understanding Partial Nephrectomy for Small Kidney Tumors
This research paper focuses on kidney cancer, specifically renal cell carcinoma (RCC), which makes up 3% of all adult solid tumors. Traditionally, a certain type of surgery (nephron-sparing surgery) w...Understanding Partial Nephrectomy: a Guide for Patients in Venezuela
This research paper is about the use of partial nephrectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a part of the kidney, in Venezuela. Traditionally, this procedure was used to treat benign kidney conditions...Understanding Partial Nephrectomy: Expanding Options for Patients
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This research paper presents a case of a rare but potentially deadly complication that can occur during surgery, known as pneumothorax, which is when air or gas gathers in the chest, causing the lung ...Understanding Post-Nephrectomy Hypotension Risks in Children
This research paper focuses on the problem of low blood pressure (hypotension), a dangerous complication that can occur in children after they have had a kidney removed (nephrectomy). The researchers ...Understanding Renorrhaphy Techniques After Partial Nephrectomy
This paper discusses different methods used to repair the kidney after a partial nephrectomy, which is a surgery that removes a portion of the kidney, usually to treat cancer. The researchers focus on...Understanding Simple Nephrectomy: Insights for Patients and Families
This research paper is focused on understanding the factors associated with a type of surgery called 'simple nephrectomy' performed at a hospital that primarily serves low-income, uninsured, and vulne...