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No. An incision is made in the front of the body.
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What is another term for nephrolithiasis?
removal of kidney stones or incision to remove a renal calculus
Do they still cut under the scrotum to remove the kidney?
They should not be cutting under the scrotum at all for kidney removal (nephrectomy) unless they are also removing or repairing something else. Incisions for kidney removal are usually made in the abdomen or in the side of the abdomen (the flank). (See Related Links)
What do you call excision of a kidney?
Nephroureterectomy is surgical removal of the kidney and its ureter.
What do the ribs cover in the humanbody?
lungs, heart, kidney
What is the process by which toxins and other wastes are actively removed by the kidney called?
Dialysis is artificial removal of wastes by an external device - not the kidney. Filtration is removal of wastes by the kidney.
Can kidney removal have effect on sexual erection?
No it does not.
What causes sore lower right side ribs?
appendix or kidney?
Can a nephrectomy remove a healthy kidney?
It is also used to remove a healthy kidney from a donor for the purposes of kidney transplantation
What is the removal of one gland above the kidney?
adrenalectomy
Definitions of ureterectomy?
Surgical removal of a ureter. This usually includes removal of the associated kidney as well.
What holds the kidneys in place?
your ribs ^^ Actually, it's your adipose tissue that is holding the kidneys in place. The kidneys are below the ribs.
What is the reason for a right kidney removal?
The removal of a kidney is a large decision that could be caused by a variety of reasons. Some of these include a failing organ, or donating the organ to another patient.
