Symptoms Addressed

• Blood in urine (hematuria)

• Persistent flank or abdominal pain

• Recurrent urinary tract infections

• High blood pressure due to kidney dysfunction

• Abdominal mass or swelling

Procedure Overview

1. Pre-operative Assessment

   • Blood tests, renal function tests, imaging (CT, MRI, ultrasound)

   • Assessment for anesthesia and overall fitness

2. Surgical Procedure

   • Partial Nephrectomy: Only the diseased portion of the kidney is removed

   • Radical Nephrectomy: Entire kidney, sometimes along with adrenal gland or surrounding tissue

   • Approaches: Laparoscopic, robotic, or open surgery

   • Surgery duration: 2–4 hours depending on approach and complexity

3. Post-operative Care

   • Hospital stay: 3–7 days depending on procedure

   • Pain management, wound care, and monitoring kidney function

   • Gradual return to normal activities

   • Follow-up imaging and renal function monitoring

Benefits of Nephrectomy

• Removes cancerous or non-functioning kidney

• Minimally invasive techniques reduce recovery time and scarring

• Improves quality of life and prevents complications like infection or hypertension

• Robotic-assisted surgery increases precision and reduces blood loss

• Partial nephrectomy preserves healthy kidney tissue

Nephrectomy Cost in India

Table 1: Average Nephrectomy Cost in India

Factors Affecting Cost

1. Type of nephrectomy – Partial vs radical, laparoscopic vs open vs robotic

2. Hospital facilities and city – Advanced centers may charge more

3. Complexity of surgery – Tumor size, location, or involvement of surrounding tissues

4. Patient health and comorbidities – Kidney function, hypertension, or other conditions

5. Follow-up care – Imaging, renal function tests, and medications

Who Should Consider Nephrectomy?

• Patients with kidney cancer or large tumors

• Individuals with non-functioning or severely damaged kidneys

• Candidates for kidney donation

• Patients referred by urologists, nephrologists, or oncologists

• Suitable for both adults and selected pediatric cases