36 Kidney Removal Doctors in Bangalore

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kidney Removal?

The surgical removal of either a section of the kidney or whole kidney is called Kidney Removal or Nephrectomy. Kidney removal surgery is often performed to collect the kidney from a donor or as a last resort treatment for individuals with end-stage kidney disease, cancers or tumors affecting the kidney, etc.

What are the types of Kidney Removal Surgeries?

The following are the types of Kidney Removal Surgeries:

1. Simple Nephrectomy (the entire kidney is removed)
2. Partial Nephrectomy (a section of the kidney is removed )
3. Laparoscopic Nephrectomy (partial or total kidney can be removed with the help of laparoscopic instruments)

What are the indications of Kidney Removal?

Kidney Removal is indicated in the following conditions:

1. Kidney stones (Renal Calculus)
2. Kidney cancers or tumors
3. Kidney donation
4. Kidney failure
5. Blunt force injury and trauma to kidneys

Who are the best surgeons to perform Kidney Removal?

A certified and trained Urologic Surgeon or a General Surgeon who is well experienced in performing Nephrectomy/Kidney Removal can perform this surgery.

What is the cost of Kidney Removal?

Minimum cost for Kidney Removal in Bangalore starts from Rs.42,000

Average expenses for Kidney Removal in Bangalore is approximately Rs.68,000 

Maximum amount to be paid for Kidney Removal in Bangalore rises up to Rs.1,08,000

Cost of Kidney Removal depends on factors such as:

1. Admission fee
2. Doctor fee
3. Age of the patient
4. Partial section or complete removal of the kidney
5. The medical condition of the patient
6. Post-surgical complications that are involved
7. Type of hospital
8. Type of surgical method used
9. The admission room that you opted for
10. Any other lab tests or examination tests such as X-ray, ECG, etc

Is Kidney Removal a major surgery or minor surgery?

Kidney Removal is major surgery as it involves partial or complete removal of the kidney of an individual by either open or laparoscopic methods depending on the patient's diagnosis and medical condition.

What are the risks and complications associated with Kidney Removal?

Few of the risks and complications associated with Kidney Removal are:

1. Bleeding and infections
2. Damage to other internal organs
3. Hernia at the surgical site
4. Failure of the other kidney

How long does it take to complete Kidney Removal?

Kidney Removal surgery may take around 2-3 hours to complete.

What is the recovery time for Kidney Removal?

Individuals who undergo Kidney Removal may take 2-3 months to recover completely.

What is the success rate of Kidney Removal?

The success rate of Kidney Removal depends on the following factors: 

1. Age of the patient
2. The medical condition of the patient
3. Experience of the surgeon
4. Type of surgery performed

However, the success rate of Kidney Removal maybe 70%.

Is Kidney Removal Permanent?

Kidney Removal is a permanent surgery as it involves partial or total removal of the kidneys.

What are the long-term results of Kidney Removal?

Few of the long term results of Kidney Removal are:

1. Increased blood pressure
2. Treatment or cure for kidney cancer
3. Improved kidney function for individuals with partial kidney Removal
4. Increased load on the other kidney

Can Kidney Removal be detected in the future?

Kidney Removal can be detected in the future by the presence of visual scars in the abdominal region and the absence of part or kidney as a whole in imaging and visualization tests.