Introduction This leaflet has been designed to help you to recover following a nephrectomy (kidney removal). Wound Care Your wound (also called your incision sites) will be covered with film dressings. Your nurse will change these before you go home and advise you on how long to leave them on. This will normally be for a further 3 days. Once …
Read moreLaparoscopic partial removal of the kidney
24th November 2016Laparoscopic nephrectomy
21st October 2016What is Laparoscopic Nephrectomy? Laparoscopic Nephrectomy is a minimal invasive procedure or ‘key-hole surgery’ to remove a kidney which was traditionally done by the ‘open’ method. It involves the use of a three or four ‘ports’ or cuts about 1cm each which allows access to the organ. A thin tube with a light and a camera on the end and …
Read moreFlexible ureteroscopy for kidney stones (URS)
21st October 2016What is Ureteroscopy or URS?Ureteroscopy involves the passage of a small fibroptic instrument called a ureteroscope through the urethra and the bladder into the ureter. The urethra is the tube from the bladder through which the urine drains out. A ureter is the tube from the kidneys which drains urine into the bladder. Why do I need Ureteroscopy? Ureteroscopy is …
Read morewhat is the right choice for me
20th October 2016welcome to the transition clinic
20th October 2016renal counselling at the sussex kidney unit
20th October 2016personal care plan
20th October 2016patient decision aid
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