Cryo of the kidney

What does "Cryo of the kidney" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Cryo of the kidney" refers to a medical procedure where extreme cold is used to destroy abnormal or diseased tissue in the kidney. This is usually done by inserting a thin, needle-like probe into the skin and guiding it to the kidney using imaging technology. The probe then freezes the targeted tissue, effectively killing it. This procedure is often used to treat small kidney tumors.

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