(neh-FREK-toh-mee) Surgery to remove a kidney or part of a kidney. In a partial
nephrectomy
, part of one kidney or a tumor is removed, but not an entire kidney. In a simple nephrectomy, one kidney is removed.
Which of the following medical terms refers to a surgical incision to remove a stone?
: surgical incision of the urinary bladder for removal of a stone.
Which term means incision into the kidney for the removal of stones?
Pyelolithotomy
– removal of a stone from the pelvis of the kidney through an incision.
What is the surgery to remove kidney stones?
Ureteroscopy
. At NYU Langone, the most common surgery to treat kidney stones is ureteroscopy with Holmium laser lithotripsy. This procedure is used to break up—and often remove—the stone fragments.
What are the side effects of having a kidney removed?
- Blood clots in the legs that may travel to the lungs.
- Breathing problems.
- Infection, including in the surgical wound, lungs (pneumonia), bladder, or kidney.
- Blood loss.
- Heart attack or stroke during surgery.
- Reactions to medicines.
How long is the operation to remove a kidney?
The procedure
can take 3 or more hours
. Simple nephrectomy or open kidney removal: You will be lying on your side. Your surgeon will make an incision (cut) up to 12 inches or 30 centimeters (cm) long.
What does stuporous mean medically?
Stupor is
unresponsiveness from which a person can be aroused only by vigorous, physical stimulation
. Coma is unresponsiveness from which a person cannot be aroused and in which the person's eyes remain closed, even when the person is stimulated.
What is the surgical removal of a ureter?
Urine then can't flow down the ureter properly and backs up into the kidney. This may cause pain. It can also lead to urinary tract and kidney infection or kidney damage.
Ureteroplasty
is surgery to remove the stricture.
Is the surgical removal of a Nephrolith through an incision in the back?
Both procedures involve entering the kidney through a small incision in the back. Once the surgeon gets to the kidney, a nephroscope (a miniature fiberoptic camera) and other small instruments are threaded in through the hole. lf the stone is removed through the tube, it is called
nephrolithotomy
.
How long do you stay in hospital after kidney stone removal?
What To Expect After Surgery. You will be in the hospital for
6 to 9 days
. You are usually able to resume your normal activities within 4 to 6 weeks.
How many days rest after kidney stone surgery?
Most people can go back to their regular daily activities
1 or 2 days
after this procedure. Drink a lot of water in the weeks after treatment. This helps pass any pieces of stone that still remain.
How do they remove kidney stones without surgery?
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
is a technique for treating stones in the kidney and ureter that does not require surgery. Instead, high energy shock waves are passed through the body and used to break stones into pieces as small as grains of sand.
Is removing a kidney a big operation?
Removing part or all of
a kidney is a very serious procedure
, and doctors consider it a last resort to preserving your health.
How long can you live with one kidney?
This usually takes
25 years or more
to happen. There may also be a chance of having high blood pressure later in life. However, the loss in kidney function is usually very mild, and life span is normal. Most people with one kidney live healthy, normal lives with few problems.
How do you feel after having a kidney removed?
Your Recovery
Your belly will
feel sore
after the surgery. This usually lasts about 1 to 2 weeks. Your doctor will give you pain medicine for this. You may also have other symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, constipation, gas, or a headache.
How long does keyhole surgery take to remove a kidney?
When laparoscopy is used to diagnose a condition, the procedure usually takes
30-60 minutes
. It will take longer if the surgeon is treating a condition, depending on the type of surgery being carried out.
