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You have two kidneys, which help to make urine. They lie deep in your back just in front of your lowest ribs. One of your kidneys is diseased and needs to be taken out. After your operation, the other kidney will make enough urine for your needs.
Leaving things as they are will mean that your kidney problem will just get worse. For kidney stones shock wave treatment is usually a good way of getting stones out of the kidney, but in your case this will not help.
For cystic kidneys, there are ways of draining the kidney using keyhole operations, but again these are not the best ways to solve your problem. Taking out the kidney with a keyhole surgical procedure is not always possible and it takes place only in some highly specialised centres. It would not be suitable for your kidney. You do not need a kidney transplant as your remaining kidney can produce the quantity and quality of urine that you need on daily basis so that you will be entirely healthy.
Stop smoking and try to get your weight down if you are overweight. (See Healthy Living). If you know that you have problems with your blood pressure, your heart, or your lungs, ask your family doctor to check that these are under control. Check the hospital's advice about taking the Pill or hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Check you have a relative or friend who can come with you to the hospital, take you home, and look after you for the first week after the operation. Sort out any tablets, medicines, inhalers that you are using. Keep them in their original boxes and packets. Bring them to the hospital with you.
On the ward, you may be checked for past illnesses and may have special tests to make sure that you are well prepared and that you can have the operation as safely as possible. Please tell the doctors and nurses of any allergies to tablets, medicines or dressings. You will have the operation explained to you and will be asked to fill in an operation consent form. Many hospitals now run special preadmission clinics, where you visit for an hour or two, a few weeks or so before the operation for these checks. You will have a fine soft plastic tube passed into your bladder before the operation. For females this may be done on the ward. For males it is done when asleep in the theatre.
Although you will be conscious a minute or two after the operation ends, you are unlikely to remember anything until you are back in your bed on the ward. Some patients feel a bit sick for up to 24 hours after operation, but this passes off. You will be given some treatment for sickness if necessary. You will have a fine, thin drip tube in an arm vein connected to a plastic bag on a stand containing a salt solution or blood. There will probably be a fine plastic tube coming out near the skin wound (this is to drain any residual blood or other fluid from the area of the operation) and possibly a fine plastic tube in your nose to drain your stomach. You may be given oxygen from a face mask for a few hours if you have had chest problems in the past. A general anaesthetic will make you slow, clumsy and forgetful for about 24 hours. The nurses will help you with everything you need until you are able to do things for yourself. Do not make important decisions during this time. The wound is painful and you will be given injections and later tablets to control this. Ask for more if the pain is not well controlled or if it gets worse.
You will most likely be able to get out of bed with the help of the nurses the day after operation despite some discomfort. You will not do the wound any harm, and the exercise is very helpful for you. The second day after operation you should be able to spend an hour or two out of bed. By the end of four days you should have little pain. The tube in your bladder may drain bloodstained urine for a day or two. The tube will be taken out once the urine clears. After that it is important that you pass urine and empty your bladder normally. If you have difficulty the doctors and nurses will be pleased to sort the problem out. The wound has a dressing which may show some staining with old blood in the first 24 hours. The dressing will be removed and the wound will be sprayed with a cellulose varnish similar to nail varnish. You can take the dressing off after 48 hours. There is no need for a dressing after this unless the wound is painful when rubbed by clothing. There may be stitches or clips in the skin. Sometimes, the wound is held together with stitches underneath the skin that you can’t see and which eventually get dissolved. The thin plastic drain tube is removed when it stops draining - usually after 48 hours.
Recognising these signs early can help you seek timely treatment and achieve the best possible outcomes.
Frequency, urgency, nocturia, weak stream, incomplete emptying, or haematuria (blood in urine) — key symptoms requiring urological investigation.
Sudden severe flank pain radiating to the groin (renal colic), often with nausea and vomiting — caused by kidney or ureteric stones.
Raised PSA on blood test, difficulty urinating, or weak urine stream in men over 50 — requiring prostate biopsy and urological evaluation.
Incidental finding of a renal mass on ultrasound or CT — requires urgent characterisation and surgical planning.
Frequent urinary tract infections, pelvic pain or discomfort, or discharge — may indicate structural urological abnormality.
Ureteric or PUJ obstruction causing kidney swelling, detected on ultrasound — requires endoscopic or surgical relief.
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India has become a preferred destination for international patients seeking Nephrectomy - Kidney removal treatment. With over 500,000 medical tourists annually, India's healthcare infrastructure is well-equipped to handle complex cases with outcomes comparable to Western countries.
The key advantage of seeking Nephrectomy - Kidney removal treatment in India is the combination of world-class medical expertise and significant cost savings. Patients save 60-85% while receiving care at hospitals that meet the same accreditation standards as top US and UK institutions.
Our partner hospitals offer multiple evidence-based treatment approaches. Your specialist will recommend the most appropriate option.
Thorough diagnostic workup using advanced imaging and laboratory investigations to accurately assess Nephrectomy - Kidney removal and plan optimal treatment.
Evidence-based non-surgical approaches that may be appropriate as first-line treatment depending on the severity of Nephrectomy - Kidney removal.
State-of-the-art surgical treatment for Nephrectomy - Kidney removal performed by fellowship-trained specialists using the latest technology and minimally invasive techniques where possible.
Comprehensive recovery programme including physiotherapy, pain management, and long-term follow-up to ensure optimal outcomes.
India offers world-class care at a fraction of the cost. All costs below are approximate and vary by hospital and case complexity.
| Procedure | India (USD) | USA / UK | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nephrectomy Kidney Removal (Standard) | $5,000-12,000 | $30,000-60,000 | Save 70-80% |
| Nephrectomy Kidney Removal (Complex) | $10,000-20,000 | $50,000-100,000 | Save 75-85% |
| Pre-op Tests & Evaluation | $200-500 | $2,000-5,000 | Save 80-90% |
India's top hospitals meet the same quality standards as US and European hospitals.
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Same quality treatment at a fraction of Western prices, saving tens of thousands of dollars.
Treatment begins within days, not months. Priority scheduling for international patients.
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