LAPAROSCOPIC NEPHRECTOMY

The word nephrectomy means elimination of a kidney. A kidney can be removed either utilizing an ‘open’ surgical approach or using ‘keyhole’ (laparoscopic) surgery. Open surgery to get rid of a kidney involves making a large cut on the side with unavoidable problems for example pain, a hospital stay of 7-10 days, and a prolonged time off work work. The more modern laparoscopic approach to kidney removal uses 3 or 4 one centimetre cuts (incisions). A thin tube with a light and camera on the end (a laparoscope), and surgical instruments may then be passed through these incisions. The camera sends pictures to a TV screen so that the surgeon can easily see the kidney and surrounding tissue. One from the incisions is going to be enlarged make it possible for the kidney to pass through once it has been disconnected in the surrounding tissues and blood vessels.

Complete nephrectomy :-

During a complete (radical) nephrectomy, the surgeon removes the entire kidney.

Partial Nephrectomy :-

In a partial nephrectomy, the surgeon removes diseased tissue from a kidney and leaves healthy tissue in place.