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SURGICAL REMOVAL OF A KIDNEY
This surgical procedure is performed to treat kidney cancer as well as other kidney diseases and injuries
A nephrectomy is a surgical operation to remove a kidney. There are two types of nephrectomy: partial and total.
Both procedures can be carried out using open or laparoscopic (keyhole) surgical techniques with the latest technology on offer for a robotically assisted removal.
Your consultant will explain how to prepare for your surgery. Because both types of nephrectomy (open surgery and laparoscopy) will be done under general anaesthetic, you won't be able to eat six hours prior to surgery. You will be able to drink clear, still water up to three hours before.
Like all procedures, there may be some risks involved. Your consultant will explain these to you and answer any question you might have.
Our innovative robotic surgery system offers a more precise way of removing cancerous kidneys.
The robot lets our surgeons operate from a workstation, rather than by standing directly over you. It makes for a more precise and delicate procedure. It also offers other potential benefits, including an excellent chance of kidney preservation (where indicated); a shorter operation and hospital stay; and less blood loss.
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