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Nephrectomy

Nephrectomy is a surgical procedure to remove all (radical nephrectomy) or part (partial nephrectomy) of a kidney. Nephrectomy is usually performed to treat kidney cancer or to remove a noncancerous tumor. Nephrectomy is generally considered a safe procedure, but it may carry a risk of complications, such as bleeding, infection, and injury to nearby organs.

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I am a 22-year-old male and have a dilated aortic sinus. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 22-year-old male and have been referred to a cardiologist urgently for dilated aortic sinus. I have a history of nephrectomy 8 years back, previous atrial tachycardia with catheter ablation 3 years back, and previous SVT ablation 4 years back. I recently had an echo scan that ide...  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq

Answer: Hello, We welcome you to icliniq family. I appreciate the confidence you place in me for your healthcare consultation. Aorta has many parts. The place from where it originates is usually the most dilated part. It has aortic sinuses, which are dilated pockets from where coronary arteries arise. The...  Read Full »

What is the management for high blood pressure in my husband, who has a tumor in his left kidney?

Query: Hi doctor, My husband has a tumor in his left kidney. He does not have blood in urine, but he has high blood pressure for a while. His BP is as high as 140 to 160/90 to 105 mmHg. The reports I have attached are roughly three months old. Is operation a necessity? If so, then what needs to be done? I ...  Read Full »


Dr. Khant Shahil Ramesh Bhai

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It clearly shows 44 mm size tumor arising from the mid pole of the left kidney. The tumor looks like a malignant tumor. He definitely requires an operation called partial nephrectomy if possible ...  Read Full »

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