Laparoscopic Nephrectomy in Turkey
Nephrectomy is a surgical procedure to remove all or part of a kidney.
- Radical (complete) nephrectomy. During a radical nephrectomy, the urologic surgeon removes the entire kidney and often some additional structures, such as part of the tube that connects the kidney to the bladder (ureter), or other adjacent structures such as the adrenal gland or lymph nodes.
- Partial nephrectomy. In a partial nephrectomy, also called kidney-sparing (nephron-sparing) surgery, the surgeon removes diseased tissue from a kidney and leaves healthy tissue in place.
Laparoscopic nephrectomy has been performed regularly and has translated into major benefits for patients, including decreased blood loss and transfusion, reduced pain, shorter hospital stays and quicker recovery compared to open surgery. Although open surgery involves either a broad incision on the abdomen or the flank, minimally invasive methods include 3-4 keyhole incisions in the abdomen.
