Nephrectomy (kidney removal)

Nephrectomy is the surgical procedure of removing a kidney, either entirely (total nephrectomy) or in part (partial nephrectomy). It is mainly indicated for kidney tumors, but also when a kidney has been destroyed or is no longer functioning as a result of chronic disease, stones or repeated infections. Whenever possible, the operation is performed laparoscopically: small incisions allow the introduction of a camera and fine instruments, providing high surgical precision with a simpler postoperative course than open surgery. In certain cases of localized tumors, a partial nephrectomy makes it possible to remove only the diseased area and preserve the rest of the kidney. Living with a single kidney is entirely compatible with a normal life: the remaining kidney takes over the entire renal function, provided regular medical follow-up is maintained. At Clinique Pasteur Tunis, nephrectomy is performed by urologists highly experienced in major laparoscopic surgery, with a dedicated laparoscopy unit and an intensive care environment ensuring safe management from start to finish.