Nephrectomy

Nephrectomy is the surgical removal of a kidney. There are various indications for this large procedure, such as renal cell carcinomaand a non-functioning kidney (which may cause high blood pressure).

Nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma is rapidly being modified to allow partial removal of the kidney.

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