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Kidney Surgery
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Kidney surgery is one of the most common urological procedures worldwide, performed to treat kidney cancer, kidney stones, cysts, trauma, or end-stage kidney disease requiring transplantation. The kidneys are vital organs that filter waste, balance fluids, and regulate blood pressure. When they are damaged or diseased, surgery may be necessary to restore health or save life.
This article explains kidney surgery comprehensively — what kidney conditions are, symptoms, causes, risks, prevention, diagnosis, surgical procedures, recovery, complications, and long-term outlook.
Overview
The kidneys can be affected by:
Kidney cancer (renal cell carcinoma).
Kidney stones causing obstruction and infection.
Polycystic kidney disease (multiple cysts).
Trauma (accidents causing rupture).
End-stage renal disease requiring transplantation
Understanding The Procedure
Symptoms Kidney Surgery
- ⦾ Flank pain (side or back pain)
- ⦾ Blood in urine (hematuria)
- ⦾ Frequent urinary tract infections
- ⦾ Swelling in legs and ankles
- ⦾ Fatigue and weakness
- ⦾ High blood pressure
- ⦾ Unexplained weight loss (in cancer cases)
Risks
- ⦾ Infection at surgical site
- ⦾ Bleeding
- ⦾ Injury to nearby organs
- ⦾ Injury to nearby organs
- ⦾ Rejection in transplant cases
Post-Operative Care
- ⦾ Pain management with medications.
- ⦾ Adequate hydration.
- ⦾ Balanced diet low in salt and protein (if one kidney remains).
- ⦾ Regular follow-up for kidney function tests.
- ⦾ Counseling for transplant patients (immunosuppressive therapy).
Long Term Outlook
Kidney surgery is highly effective. Patients with one healthy kidney can live normal lives. Transplantation offers new life for patients with end-stage disease. Cancer outcomes depend on stage, but surgery provides the best chance of cure.
Kidney surgery is a vital treatment for serious kidney conditions. With modern techniques, anesthesia, and post-operative care, outcomes are excellent. Patients regain health, independence, and quality of life when surgery is combined with lifestyle changes and regular monitoring.
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