Laparoscopic Nephrectomy
Laparoscopic Nephrectomy provides patients with a safe and effective way to remove a diseased or cancerous kidney. Laparosopic Nephrectomy is a minimally invasive technique, which provides patients with less discomfort and equivalent results when compared to the larger incision required with traditional open surgery. When compared to conventional open surgery, Laparoscopic Nephrectomy has resulted in significantly less post-operative pain, a shorter hospital stay, earlier return to work and daily activities, a more favorable cosmetic result and outcomes identical to that of open surgery.
Redical nephrectomy for Renal Cell Carcinoma
Renal cell carcinoma (RCC, also known as hypernephroma) is a kidney cancer that originates in the lining of the proximal convoluted tubule, the very small tubes in the kidney that filter the blood and remove waste products. RCC is the most common type of kidney cancer in adults, responsible for approximately 80% of cases. It is also known to be the most lethal of all the genitourinary tumors. Initial treatment is most commonly a radical or partial nephrectomy and remains the mainstay of curative treatment. Where the tumor is confined to the renal parenchyma, the 5-year survival rate is 60-70%, but this is lowered considerably where metastases have spread. It is resistant to radiation therapy and chemotherapy, although some cases respond to immunotherapy.
So why do I need a Nephrectomy?
A kidney should be removed for a number of reasons. These are outlined below:
Smaller skin incision – four 1 cm incisions rather than a 30 cm incision
Better view because of the magnification of the system
Less pain because the incisions are smaller and the muscles are parted rather than cut.
3 to 5 days in hospital compared to a week or longer by open surgery
Advantages
Smaller skin incision – four 1 cm incisions rather than a 30 cm incision
Better view because of the magnification of the system
Less pain because the incisions are smaller and the muscles are parted rather than cut.
3 to 5 days in hospital compared to a week or longer by open surgery
Less blood loss and reduced need for a blood transfusion
The ability to return to work in 2 to 4 weeks compared to 6 or more weeks after traditional open surgery Vardaan hospital Has Performed many successful operations of Laparoscopic Nephrectomy.