Nephrectomy
surgical removal of a kidney
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Nephrectomy is the surgical removal of a kidney. It is commonly performed in patients with Renal cell carcinoma or other forms of Kidney cancer. The target is to discharge the patient at 4 days after the surgery[1] if their signs are good.
References
change- ↑ Trust, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation. "What to expect after surgery to remove a kidney (Nephrectomy)". East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust. Retrieved 2024-05-27.[permanent dead link]