1How long is recovery from nephrectomy?
Recovery after surgery should take between three and six weeks. You may need to stay in the hospital for up to seven days. Your doctor or surgeon will discuss the success of the surgery and any follow-up treatments you may need. Your doctor will monitor the function of your remaining kidney.
2How long does a laparoscopic partial nephrectomy take?
The Surgery. Laparoscopic and robotic partial nephrectomy requires that patients undergo a general anesthesia. While operative time varies from one individual to another, the average operating time is approximately 3-4 hours
3Is nephrectomy a major surgery?
Nephrectomy is generally a safe procedure. But as with any surgery, nephrectomy carries a potential risk of complications, such as: Bleeding. Infection
4How long does pain last after a nephrectomy?
Your belly will feel sore after the surgery. This usually lasts about 1 to 2 weeks. Your doctor will give you pain medicine for this
5How much water should you drink if you only have one kidney?
In general, special diets are not needed by individuals who have one healthy kidney. You should have a healthy well-balanced diet, reduce your salt intake and aim to drink six to eight glasses of water a day, or a minimum of two liters
6How long is recovery after laparoscopic partial nephrectomy?
Most people recover quite rapidly from their surgery. Some begin working after only a few days or weeks. Nonetheless, because recovery can be variable, you should forewarn your employer that you will be absent from your job for six weeks after open kidney surgery, and for two to three weeks after laparoscopic surgery
7How long is hospital stay after nephrectomy?
Hospital stay
You should plan on being in the hospital for two days for laparoscopic surgery and for four to five days (including the day of surgery) for open surgery
8What are the side effects of living with one kidney?
There may also be a chance of having high blood pressure later in life. However, the loss in kidney function is usually very mild, and life span is normal. Most people with one kidney live healthy, normal lives with few problems. In other words, one healthy kidney can work as well as two.
9When can I go back to work after kidney removal?
How soon can I go back? Every person recovers differently and has different needs. Some people find that they are well enough to return to work 2 weeks after surgery, though most people take 4 weeks to get back to work.
10Can you still drink with one kidney?
However, excessive drinking–more than four drinks daily—can affect your health and worsen kidney disease. When experts talk about one drink, they are talking about one 12–ounce bottle of beer, one glass of wine, or one ounce (one shot) of “hard liquor.” ... A sudden drop in kidney function is called acute kidney failure
