Renal surgery is commonly performed via keyhole surgery

There are a number of reasons why renal surgery may need to be performed, including kidney failure, kidney cancer, kidney stones or an obstruction. There are also several different surgical techniques available to the kidney specialists at the Institute of Urology, and the method used will depend on the individual patient.

As long as circumstances allow, we prefer to perform renal surgery laparoscopically (via keyhole surgery), as this is far less invasive, results in less scarring, and enables our renal surgery patients to return home more quickly. Apart from radical nephrectomy in patients with widespread tumour lesions - in which surgery is performed to remove the diseased kidney, ureter, surrounding tissues, lymph nodes and adrenal gland -, kidney-preserving surgery is carried out wherever possible. With the aid of hypothermic procedures, even large kidney tumours can be removed in this way, and long-term dialysis can often be avoided.

We also use minimally invasive urologic surgery with minimal blood loss and excellent cosmetic and functional results for reconstructive pyeloplasty in cases of pelvic-ureteric junction obstructions - blockages where the kidney joins the ureter - and renal cysts.

The urology surgeons at the Institute of Urology have been trained to the highest level and have years of experience in performing safe and effective renal surgery.

If you require renal surgery, please contact us by telephone or email to arrange a consultation with one of our urology surgeons.

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