Patients diagnosed with a kidney mass should undergo an operation to remove that tumor immediately. Depending on the size and location of the tumor, several surgical methods are available.

Large renal tumors (>7 cm or 3 in) require the complete removal of the affected kidney, which can be carried out laparoscopically (using keyhole surgery) in most cases. So-called “trocars” are inserted through multiple incisions, one near the navel and three smaller ones in the abdomen, allowing the control of the medical instruments required for the surgery.

The operation usually takes about two hours and is performed under general anesthesia. The average length of the hospital stay is about four days. The small staples that close the wound are removed 10 days after surgery.

Checklist for laparoscopic nephrectomy:

Prior to surgery

Laboratory results, chest x-ray, clearance for surgery, CT or MRT reports

Admission: the day before surgery

Patients diagnosed with a kidney mass should undergo an operation to remove that tumor immediately. Depending on the size and location of the tumor, several surgical methods are available.

Operations to remove smaller renal tumors ( So-called “trocars” are inserted through multiple incisions, one near the navel and three smaller ones in the abdomen, allowing the control of the medical instruments required for the surgery.

The operation usually takes about two hours and is performed under general anesthesia.
The average length of the hospital stay is about five days. The small staples that close the wound are removed 10 days after surgery.

Checklist for laparoscopic partial nephrectomy:

Prior to surgery

Laboratory results, chest x-ray, clearance for surgery, CT or MRT reports

Admission: the day before surgery

Patients diagnosed with an adrenal mass should undergo an operation to remove that tumor immediately. Depending on the size and location of the tumor, several surgical methods are available.

Most adrenal gland tumors are benign and can be safely removed using laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery. So-called “trocars” are inserted through multiple incisions, one in the navel and three smaller ones in the abdomen, allowing the control of the medical instruments required for the surgery.

The operation usually takes about two hours and is performed under general anesthesia. The average length of the hospital stay is about five days. The small staples that close the wound are removed 10 days after surgery.

Checklist for laparoscopic removal of the adrenal gland:

Prior to surgery

Laboratory results, chest x-ray, clearance for surgery, CT or MRT reports

Admission: the day before surgery

Laparo-Endoscopic Single-Site (LESS) nephrectomy is a further advancement of conventional laparoscopy (keyhole surgery). LESS surgery can be performed through only one incision in the navel (as opposed to four), through which so-called “trocars” are inserted, allowing the control of the medical instruments required for the surgery.

Patients diagnosed with kidney mass should undergo an operation to remove that tumor immediately. Depending on the size and location of the tumor, several surgical methods are available. Large renal tumors (>7 cm or 3 in) require the complete removal of the affected kidney, which can be carried out LESS surgery in selected cases.

The operation usually takes about two hours and is performed under general anesthesia. The average length of the hospital stay is about four days. The small staples that close the wound are removed 10 days after surgery.

Checklist for LESS nephrectomy:

Prior to surgery

Laboratory results, chest x-ray, clearance for surgery, CT or MRT reports

Admission: the day before surgery

Laparo-Endoscopic Single-Site (LESS) partial nephrectomy is a further advancement of conventional laparoscopy (keyhole surgery). LESS surgery can be performed through only one incision in the navel (as opposed to four), through which so-called “trocars” are inserted, allowing the control of the medical instruments required for the surgery.

Patients diagnosed with kidney mass should undergo an operation to remove that tumor immediately. Depending on the size and location of the tumor, several surgical methods are available. In selected cases, operations to remove smaller renal tumors (<4 cm or 1.5 in) can be carried out using LESS surgery in a way that preserves the affected kidney.

The operation usually takes about two hours and is performed under general anesthesia. The average length of the hospital stay is about four days. The small staples that close the wound are removed 10 days after surgery.

Checklist for LESS partial nephrectomy:

Prior to surgery

Laboratory results, chest x-ray, clearance for surgery, CT or MRT reports

Admission: the day before surgery