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Nephrectomy
Surgical removal of kidney for any number of causes.
Dr. Rajesh Boorgu reviewed this
29 year experience in Nephrology and Dialysis
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A 46-year old asked:
Is nephrectomy a very common procedure?
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A 23-year old asked:
Is it possible to have a partial nephrectomy?
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A 38-year old asked:
What does it mean tohave an open radical nephrectomy?
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A 28-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: nephrectomy?
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A 21-year old male asked:
What are some complications to look out for after a laparo radical nephrectomy? Risk factors?
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A 43-year old female asked:
Anesthesia options during a partial or full nephrectomy?
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A 43-year old asked:
What is the cost of radical/partial nephrectomy surgery ?
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A 40-year old asked:
Is it possible for me to still have a partial nephrectomy if I have a cold?
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A 56-year old asked:
Urine has become slightly cola colored 6 years after nephrectomy. Should I be concerned?
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A 21-year old male asked:
If one has a pretty bad cold and has a nephrectomy coming up in a week, is it wise to go or no?
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A 40-year old asked:
What type of surgeon does nephrectomy?
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A 43-year old female asked:
What to expect for pre-op for nephrectomy surgery?
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A 46-year old asked:
What causes hypertension after bilateral nephrectomy?
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A 44-year old asked:
How dangerous is a laparoscopic nephrectomy surgery ?
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A 43-year old asked:
What can cause hypertension post bilateral nephrectomy?
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A 32-year old asked:
What is the cost of laparoscopic nephrectomy surgery if no insurance?
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A 47-year old asked:
Will a new kidney function normally after just having a left and right nephrectomy?
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A 71-year old male asked:
5 weeks Post radical nephrectomy, for my 40 year old son . His eGFR is 53 Creatine 1.6. Are numbers like that expected?
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A 36-year old male asked:
What is post nephrectomy hematoma ,and is it dangerous?
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A 43-year old asked:
What is the risk of a COPD patient having a radical nephrectomy?
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A male asked:
Does the patient go home with a foley catheter after a partial nephrectomy?
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A 23-year old male asked:
Had nephrectomy 15yrs ago. I only have one normal functioning kidney now. Can i donate blood? Why yes and why not? Help
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A 35-year old female asked about a 35-year old female:
Floating kidney very low in abdomen and some pain. What can be done for my friend? Had nephrectomy(or opperatian) 10 years ago, now loose again.
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A 34-year old asked:
Is a transplant nephrectomy defined as the removal of a kidney transplant?
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A 21-year old male asked about a 44-year old female:
After nephrectomy, my mom has been having a non productive cough. What does this mean?
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A 42-year old asked:
If I had a nephrectomy due to renal dysplasia, but was told my remaining kidney was healthy, how often should I get my kidney checked?
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A 58-year old male asked:
Normal recovery time for partial open nephrectomy? Experiencing bulging and numness. Surgeon was able to save the nerve that is frequently severed.
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A 54-year old male asked:
Severe but discontinuous pain in right kidney (had left nephrectomy 3 mnt ago)& back of the place of operation.Taking 2 cetamol500mg.Reason & cure plz?
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A 33-year old female asked:
Can I take metronidazole 2000mg at once if Ive had a Nephrectomy?
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A female asked:
Causes of blood +1 , ketone +1.5 , in one sided nephrectomy patient, non diabetic?
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