Nephrectomy :
Nephrectomy is a surgical procedure to remove either a part or an entire kidney. Types of nephrectomy include partial nephrectomy and radical nephrectomy. Common reasons for nephrectomy include recurrent kidney infections, improper functioning of kidneys, polycystic kidney disease, and in cases like donating kidneys. Before the procedure, the healthcare provider will conduct a physical examination like temperature, pulse, blood pressure, blood test to determine blood type, and blood transfusion during surgery. Types of nephrectomy include open nephrectomy and laparoscopic or robotic assisted nephrectomy. Nephrectomy can treat conditions like kidney cancer. Risks and complications of a nephrectomy include pain, bleeding, infection, sepsis, anesthesia complications, blood clots, post operative pneumonia, scarring and kidney failure. The doctor should be immediately consulted in case of shortness of breath, changes in the pee, swelling, pain in the legs, hypertension, nausea, vomiting and brain fog.