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Nephrectomy (remove kidney)

Description

Description

A surgical procedure involving the removal of a kidney that has been damaged by disease or cancer. The procedure can performed through a laproscope, robot-assisted laproscrope or with an open incision technique.

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Common Complications

Common Complications

Infection or fluid collection around kidney space. Decrease kidney function. The surgery can result in post-operative pain, blood clots of the legs (deep vein thrombosis) or lungs (pulmonary embolus). Patients can infrequently have bad reactions to the general anesthesia including allergic reactions and very rarely a heart attack or stroke.

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