Difference between revisions of "Nephrectomy"

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* [[Radical nephrectomy]]/[[total nephrectomy for tumour]].
* [[Radical nephrectomy]]/[[total nephrectomy for tumour]].
* [[Partial nephrectomy]].
* [[Partial nephrectomy]].
Note:
*Non-tumour kidneys are typically grossed like those with a tumour.


==Indications==
==Indications==
Most nephrectomies are done for tumours.
*Most nephrectomies are done for tumours.


Non-tumour nephrectomy indications:
===Non-tumour nephrectomy indications===
*[[End-stage kidney|Non-functional kidney]].
*[[End-stage kidney|Non-functional kidney]].
**Rejected kidney - post-transplant.
**Rejected kidney - post-transplant.

Latest revision as of 15:18, 22 October 2024

A nephrectomy is the removal of some or all of a kidney.

Detail articles

Note:

  • Non-tumour kidneys are typically grossed like those with a tumour.

Indications

  • Most nephrectomies are done for tumours.

Non-tumour nephrectomy indications