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Urology (Expert Forum)
Re: Removal of Kidney
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
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What to expect ? Kidney removal (10 replies):I am 36 and am scheduled to have surgery on nov. 12 th ....[more]
Dear KSA,
Nephrectomy is a common operation that is performed for a variety of reasons . The most common surgical approach is through the flank. This leaves an incision on the side just below the rib cage. The nerves to the muscles of that area are often cut during the operation. This leads to numbness and laxity of the muscles that can persist as a bulge. Many times the bulge will improve over time. This information is provided for general medical education purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition. More individualized care is available at the Henry Ford Hospital and its satellites (1 800 653 6568).
HFHS MD-KR
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Thank you for your quick response. I had my kidney removed laprascopically so would the muscles have been cut? Also, I was told that my intestines could have
shifted since the removal of my kidney left a void in that area. Could this be
possible, and if so is this dangerous and will this ever be corrected over time
or is this a permanent situation? It just does not feel right and I feel
uncomfortable along my right flank and even in my back. Thank you in advance
for any input you can give me.
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