Nephrectomy is a procedure of the surgical removal of kidneys. While it is mainly performed in cases when three-fourth of the kidney is occupied by tumour or when it is dysfunctional; a recent study ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Nephrectomy can be effectively performed in patients with autosomal dominant PKD for various indications, such ...

Experts recently developed 23 consensus practice points/statements regarding the use of nephrectomy in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). Regardless of when it was performed in ...

1. Which doctor should I consult for undergoing nephrectomy? You should consult a surgeon such as an Urologist. 2. Why should I have a kidney removed? You might have your kidney removed if it is ...

PN and RFA offer similar survival for cT1a RCC tumors ≤2 cm, but PN is superior for larger tumors. RFA may be considered for elderly patients with comorbidities, especially for tumors ≤2 cm. PN ...

Ischemia–reperfusion injury caused by vascular clamping contributes to the decline in glomerular filtration rate following partial nephrectomy. Ischemia is the main modifiable factor that determines ...

Partial nephrectomy has been the procedure of choice for patients with poor renal function, tumors in solitary kidneys or bilateral renal tumors. The efficacy of partial nephrectomy in regard to ...

Researchers have identified a link between complete kidney removal and erectile dysfunction (ED), a manifestation of endothelial dysfunction that often precedes cardiovascular (CV) disease. However, ...

Partial and radical nephrectomy for T3a RCC have similar 5-year rates of overall and cancer-specific survival, according to a propensity score-matched analysis. WASHINGTON, DC—Partial nephrectomy (PN) ...

Phase II Trial of Idiotype Vaccination in Previously Treated Patients With Indolent Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Resulting in Durable Clinical Responses From January 1989 to July 2005, we identified ...

As of March 1, the Iowa Donor Network reported 592 Iowans on the waiting list for a new organ; 529 of those needing a new ...

ECG: ECG stands for electrocardiogram, which measures the electrical activity of the heart. Gerota’s Fascia: Also called renal fascia, this is a connective tissue layer that encapsulates the kidneys ...