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What is definition of the nephrectomy?
nephrectomy is a surgical procedure for the removal of one or both kidney
What is the suffix in the medical term nephrectomy?
-ectomy is the suffix in "nephrectomy." It means "surgical removal.""-ectomy" is the suffix for nephrectomy. Nephr- means kidney, and -ectomy means surgical removal.
What is the medical term meaning The surgical removal of a kidney?
A nephrectomy is an operation that removes a kidney. However there are two variations, either simple nephrectomy or radical nephrectomy depending on the etiology (origin of the disease process or condition.
How long does a nephrectomy take?
The surgical procedure can take up to three hours, depending on the type of nephrectomy being performed
What do you call excision of a kidney?
Nephroureterectomy is surgical removal of the kidney and its ureter.
Who performed the first successful nephrectomy?
The first successful nephrectomy (the surgical removal of a kidney) was performed by Gustav Simon. Simon performed the surgery on August 2nd, 1869 in Heidelberg, German.
What is a laparoscopic nephrectomy?
A nephrectomy is the surgical removal of a kidney. A laparoscopic nephrectomy is the removal of the kidney using "keyhole" surgery. This means using special instruments so that only a very small cut is made in the patient. It needs to be only large enough to insert the instruments and can be stretched to allow the kidney to be removed. The small incision is generally believed to be beneficial to the patient by allowing faster recovery and minimal scaring.
What position is kept a surgical bed?
fowler position.
What means destructive to kidney tissue?
A nephrectomy is an operation that removes a kidney. However there are two variations, either simple nephrectomy or radical nephrectomy depending on the etiology (origin of the disease process or condition.
What position should a surgical bed be kept?
The highest position
What is the surgical position in mastectomy?
supine
What happens in a partial nephrectomy?
In partial nephrectomy, only the diseased or infected portion of the kidney is removed
