Laparoscopic nephrectomy

Laparoscopic nephrectomy involves removing a kidney, in whole or in part, through small incisions, under camera guidance. It is mainly indicated in cases of kidney tumour or when a kidney destroyed by chronic disease is a source of complications. Whenever the situation allows, partial nephrectomy is preferred: only the diseased area is removed, which preserves kidney function as much as possible. The magnified view of laparoscopy allows fine dissection of the kidney's vessels and precise vascular control. Living a normal life with a single kidney is entirely possible: the remaining kidney performs the filtering function, subject to simple follow-up. At Clinique Pasteur Tunis, laparoscopic nephrectomy is performed by experienced urologists, with a complete imaging facility and attentive post-operative monitoring. The surgical specimen is sent for pathological analysis.