9633507632(Plastic Surgery)
9446501369(Urology Dept)
9061055203(Orthopaedics)
9633507632(Dermatology)
9633507632(Plastic Surgery)
9446501369(Urology Dept)
9061055203(Orthopaedics)
9633507632(Dermatology)
Kidney removal surgery is usually done when the kidney is not functioning or when there is a tumour. A non-functioning kidney should be removed as it will affect the functioning of the opposite good kidney. It can also produce problems like high BP, recurrent urinary tract infections etc.
The best treatment for kidney tumours is removal of the tumour alone when possible or the kidney completely when partial removal is not possible. All these can be achieved by Open surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery or Robot assisted Laparoscopic surgery. Pure Laparoscopic surgery gives the most cost effective minimally invasive method over Robot assisted surgery as the Robot itself costs about rupees 20 crore.
Almost all kidney operations can now be performed through key holes. 3 to 5 key holes are required each about 0.5 to 1 cm size. A telescope connected to a TV is first passed inside to visualize the kidney on the TV screen. Special operating instruments can then be passed through the key holes to perform operations on the kidney. If the kidney is to be removed, the kidney is placed in a special retrieval bag and removed by enlarging one of the instrumentation sites suitably . In cases of tumours of the kidney, this ensures that there is no spillage of cancer cells.
When compared to open surgery, there are several advantages for laparoscopic kidney surgery.
Pre-Operative Check Up
Before the admission date, you will have a medical check up for assessment of medical fitness for anaesthesia.
Day of Admission
You will be admitted one day before surgery date.
Pre Operative Preparation
Laparoscopy is hindered by distended bowels. Hence suitable purgatives are given to clear the bowels. This also helps in preventing post operative discomfort. As during any laparoscopic surgery, if any difficulty is encountered, the surgery will be converted to an open procedure, skin preparation would be as for open surgery. Hair would be shaved from nipple to thigh.
Day of Surgery.
1st Post Operative Day
2nd Post Operative Day.
Usually allowed to have liquid or sorf diet depending on the status of bowel action.
4rth Post Operative Day.
Usually allowed to go home. Delay in discharge is usually due to infection. By the 4 th postoperative day, you will be able to move with very little pain. If there are any stitches to be removed, this is done as an outpatient, after about 10 days.
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