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A 31-year old asked:

What exactly is a partial nephrectomy?

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A 46-year old asked:

Is nephrectomy a very common procedure?

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A 23-year old asked:

Is it possible to have a partial nephrectomy?

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A 44-year old asked:

What does it mean to have a partial nephrectomy?

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A 43-year old asked:

What is the cost of radical/partial nephrectomy surgery ?

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A 56-year old asked:

urine has become slightly cola colored 6 years after nephrectomy. should I be concerned?

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A 21-year old male asked:

What are some complications to look out for after a laparo radical nephrectomy? Risk factors?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 43-year old female asked:

what to expect for pre-op for nephrectomy surgery?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 32-year old asked:

What are the effects of a partial kidney nephrectomy?

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A 44-year old asked:

how dangerous is a laparoscopic nephrectomy surgery ?

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A 43-year old female asked:

anesthesia options during a partial or full nephrectomy?

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A 32-year old asked:

What is the cost of laparoscopic nephrectomy surgery if no insurance?

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A 21-year old male asked:

If one has a pretty bad cold and has a nephrectomy coming up in a week, is it wise to go or no?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 40-year old asked:

What type of surgeon does nephrectomy?

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A 46-year old asked:

What causes hypertension after bilateral nephrectomy?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 47-year old asked:

Will a new kidney function normally after just having a left and right nephrectomy?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 43-year old female asked:

how does a pain pump work after nephrectomy?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 43-year old asked:

What is the risk of a COPD patient having a radical nephrectomy?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 21-year old male asked about a 44-year old female:

After nephrectomy, my mom has been having a non productive cough. What does this mean?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 34-year old asked:

Is a transplant nephrectomy defined as the removal of a kidney transplant?

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A 42-year old asked:

If I had a nephrectomy due to renal dysplasia, but was told my remaining kidney was healthy, how often should I get my kidney checked?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 36-year old asked:

Foot drop after radical nephrectomy surgery?

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A female asked:

Causes of blood +1 , ketone +1.5 , in one sided nephrectomy patient,non diabetic?

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A 21-year old male asked:

Anything to know post-radical nephrectomy? Is there anything life threatening? When should one wait on the kidney transplant list?

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A 49-year old asked:

I just had a partial nephrectomy. and now i have anal fissure, what is the best fiber to use? what is better soluble or insoluble fiber?

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A 25-year old male asked:

My father had a radical nephrectomy 3 years back. He lost one kidney. Recently tests shown his creatinine level 2.0. NOT diabetic. how to lower down?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 47-year old asked:

What are the risk for a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patient having a radical nephrectomy?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 21-year old male asked:

Day before laparo radical nephrectomy, Mom told to take magnesium citrate. What for, and is it supposed to be liquid or pill?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 55-year old female asked about a 55-year old male:

Any other suggestion to stop chyle leak after nephrectomy? Have tried MCT diet, Octreotride with TPN for 5 weeks. still draining 10 liters per week.

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 54-year old asked:

I had a partial nephrectomy in 2008. My lab results were normal for BUN and Creatinine however BUN/Creatinine Ratio was high (25). Should I be concern?

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