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Nephrectomy nephroctomy (Indications (Kidney cancer, Sever trauma of the…
Nephrectomy
Definition
Is the surgical removal of a kidney
Indications
Kidney cancer
Sever trauma of the kidney
Benign disease
Congenitally small kidney
Donor kidney transplantation
Removal of tumor from the kidney
Complications
Infection
Bleeding
Post-operative pneumonia
Rare allergic reactions to anasthesia
Death
Post-operative care
Monitor B.P, electrolytes ans fluid balance
Monitor input and output
Give analgesics to relieve pain
Breathing exercises are important to prevent pneumonia
Avoid strenuous activity and heavy lifting