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Radical Nephrectomy
Radical Nephrectomy
is a surgical procedure in which the entire kidney with it's collecting system is
removed along with the adrenal gland and lymph glands of the same side.
to prevent healing problems during recovery period. Do not eat or drink any thing for at
least 10 - 12 hours before the
surgery.
. Avoid strenuous activities, heavy lifting and playing sports for 2 - 3 weeks after
. You will be able to return to your daily activities in 4 - 6 weeks. Your renal function would
be monitored closely to make sure that one kidney can take over and compensate for the loss of the
removed kidney.
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enefits of
Ô After
, the kidney on the opposite side compensates for the loss of one
kidney and undergoes hypertrophy urine production is about 75 - 80% close to normal. You can
lead a normal life with one kidney and have your kidney tumour removed by
. With Laparoscopic
, there is shorter hospital stay, less pain
and quicker recovery.
isks of
Ô Injury and perforation of internal organs like bowel, liver, spleen, pancreas and pleura
Ô Excessive bleeding and hemorrhage
Ô Failure of the opposite kidney
Ô Infection
Ô Other (rare) complications include heart attack, congestive heart failure, pulmonary embolism,
cerebrovascular accident, pneumonia, and thrombophlebitis.
!lternatives to
Ô Cryosurgery - Renal Ablative Cryosurgery of localized renal cancer is a new technique that is
gradually gaining popularity.
Ô Nephron Sparing Surgery - This is the alternative of choice when it is necessary to preserve the
functioning renal parenchyma. This may be necessary in if you have renal cell carcinoma of both
the kidneys, or renal cell carcinoma of the single kidney that is functioning, chronic renal failure,
impairment of kidney function due to kidney stone, renal artery stenosis or diabetes.
ow or Never
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is the appropriate treatment for kidney cancer that is localized. Chances
are that this would be the only treatment that you would require for your cancer. Your kidney
function will be compensated for by the opposite kidney and you will be able to live a normal life.
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will not effect your bladder and you will not need a urostomy bag after the
surgery.
could be worthwhile having as the symptoms of kidney cancer
like pain, blood in the urine, fever or weakness can be relieved by removing the tumour.
Removing the kidney tumour by
can help you alleviate your symptoms