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Radical nephrectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove an entire kidney. If required, additional structures such as the adrenal gland (located on top of a kidney) or lymph nodes present around the kidney are also removed along with the kidney.
In some cases, only the diseased part of the kidney needs to be removed, leaving the rest of the healthy kidney intact. This procedure is known as partial nephrectomy.
People going through the following conditions may require a radical nephrectomy:
If one or both kidneys fail to perform their function, high levels of toxins and excess fluid may build up in the blood, causing weakness, shortness of breath, or even abnormal heart rhythms. This may lead to severe health risks if it remains untreated. Radical nephrectomy removes the damaged kidney so the patient may lead a fulfilling life with one healthy kidney.
In the case of a renal tumour, delaying radical nephrectomy may adversely affect the treatment outcomes if delayed for more than three months.
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Radical nephrectomy is the removal of the entire kidney from the body. A urologist or a urology surgeon usually performs this surgery. Along with the kidney, a surgeon may remove the fatty tissues surrounding the kidney and a small portion of the tube that connects the kidney to the bladder. If a renal tumour also affects the adrenal gland (positioned on top of the kidney), it may also need to be removed.
Radical nephrectomy is performed under the following procedures:
In case of open surgery,
The patient will be placed on his/her side to make an 8-12 inches long incision just below the ribs to remove the damaged kidney
In the case of laparoscopic surgery,
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Recovery
The patients need to visit the doctor 4-6 weeks after the surgery. During the follow-up, the doctor monitors the function of the remaining kidney by physical examination and measurement of serum creatinine and haemoglobin.
The patient must visit the doctor every year for a checkup of the remaining kidney. Every few years, the patient must also test the kidney functions to measure the creatinine and glomerular filtration rate (GMR). The doctor will examine blood pressure and urine in the tests. If any presence of protein is detected in the urine, it may be because of some defect in the remaining kidney.
After the surgery, the patient must take extra precautions. If any of the following symptoms are observed, he/she must call the doctor immediately:
Risks and Complications Involved in a Radical Nephrectomy
Radical nephrectomy bears the risks of the following complications:
Last Updated on: 14 July 2022
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