Radical / Partial Nephrectomy

What is Radical or Partial Nephrectomy?

Nephrectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove part or all of the kidney for treatment of kidney tumors or severe kidney damage.

Types

• Partial nephrectomy – removal of tumor while preserving healthy kidney tissue
• Radical nephrectomy – complete removal of the kidney

Indications

• Kidney tumors
• Localized renal cancer
• Non-functioning kidney due to disease

Benefits

• Effective cancer treatment
• Preservation of kidney function when possible

Recovery

• Hospital stay required
• Gradual return to daily activities
• Regular follow-up imaging