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Could i die when i have my kidney removed?
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Nephrectomy: Removal of the kidney is called nephrectomy. If your other kidney works normally then you should do very well; that is why people can donate kidneys; the chance of dying in the USA during a surgery to remove thie kidney is very low; much lower than 1%. Living with one kidney Can increase your risk of problems but the risk is low
Answered 10/2/2019
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