Nephrectomy

What does "Nephrectomy" 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

Nephrectomy is a medical term for the surgical removal of a kidney. This procedure is typically done when a person has a disease or condition that has severely damaged the kidney, making it no longer functional. It can also be performed to remove a healthy kidney from a donor for the purpose of transplantation. The surgery can involve removing a whole kidney or just part of it.

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