Operation: Kidney resection. Prices, reviews, ratings
General information
Kidney resection is often performed when non-surgical methods cannot be used.
There are also alternatives to kidney resection:
- observation – constant monitoring using non-surgical methods for patients who are unable to undergo resection.
- cryoablation;
- nephrectomy – removal of the kidney together with the tumor (extreme case, but still possible).
The process of the operation
Preparation
Preparation for kidney resection includes examination of the patient by an anesthesiologist in order to determine how much anesthesia is needed, how the patient's body reacts to certain drugs, whether he has allergies, etc. Also, before the operation, the patient must pass a urine test, as well as a blood test to determine its coagulability.
The process of kidney resection
The operation begins with the administration of anesthesia. Only general anesthesia is used for kidney resection. First, the lower part of the abdominal cavity is opened with a longitudinal incision up to fifteen centimeters in size. Moreover, the incision is made on the side of the affected kidney. Then the tumor is removed along with a small part of the healthy tissue on the kidney. This must be done to reduce the likelihood of tumor recurrence. After resection of the affected part of the kidney, the removed material is taken to a special laboratory for histological analysis. The results of the analysis are usually known on the seventh day.
Rehabilitation period
After the operation, the patient must lie in the anesthesiology room for a certain time until he comes to from the anesthesia. Then he is under the full supervision of the attending physician. The patient's rehabilitation time after the operation may depend on the complexity of the operation and take from one to several weeks. After 8 weeks from discharge, it is necessary to be examined by the attending physician with a review of the results of the histological examination.
After performing a kidney resection, it is important to strictly follow the doctor's recommendations regarding the rehabilitation period.
Indications
Kidney resection is performed in the following cases:
- pyelonephritis attack - active spread of infection;
- detection of a tumor on one or both kidneys at once;
- kidney cancer at an early stage.
Contraindications
Kidney resection is not recommended:
- patient weight exceeding one hundred twenty kilogram;
- pregnancy;
- poor blood clotting;
- cardiovascular disorders.
Complications
Complications can occur both during and after surgery.
Types of complications:
- internal bleeding in the kidney;
- large blood loss during resection, which may require a blood transfusion;
- complication of general anesthesia;
- thrombosis of the veins of the lower extremities;
- leakage of urine from the kidney wound (to avoid this complication, a stent is usually installed, which is removed after 2 weeks);
- the need for dialysis;
- incomplete removal of a tumor from the kidney (occurs when the histological analysis is performed incorrectly);
- damage to organs not involved in the operation (possible due to the negligent attitude of doctors);
- infection of the urethra;
- hernia or hematoma at the site of surgery;
Prices and clinics
Treatment is carried out in a central regional hospital or a private clinic that has a surgical urological room with the necessary equipment. Kidney resection is performed by a group of experienced urological surgeons together with an anesthesiologist. In order to quickly choose a clinic that will be convenient and comfortable for you, you can use the medical portal .
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