What is Laparoscopic Kidney Surgery Naples?

The Process of Laparoscopic Kidney Surgery

The surgery begins with several small incisions in the patient’s abdomen. The number of incisions will be based on the number of areas where surgery is needed. The incisions are generally less than 12 millimeters in size. Once the incisions are made, the doctor will insert a light and a tiny camera to view the kidney. This instrument is known as a laparoscope.

The images from the laparoscope are displayed on a monitor in the operating room. These images guide the doctor as the rest of the surgery is performed. Tiny cutting and tissue retrieval instruments can be inserted through the incision sites to perform the surgery. Small tumors and portions of kidney tissue can be removed with this surgery. Sometimes the entire organ can be removed laparoscopically, but only when preservation of the organ is not necessary.

Laparoscopic Kidney Surgery Lessens Recovery Time

Laparoscopic surgery techniques are highly beneficial to the patient. The biggest benefit is the lessened recovery time. Traditional kidney surgery using a large incision requires up to six weeks of recovering time, with five days in the hospital. Patients who undergo laparoscopic surgery for their kidney disease face up to three weeks of recovery time with a three-day hospital stay on average. Many patients return to normal activities in one or two weeks. Patients who undergo laparoscopic surgery also face less pain and blood loss than those who undergo traditional surgery. Because of these benefits, we choose laparoscopic surgery over traditional surgery whenever possible for our patients.

Laparoscopic Kidney Surgery at Naples Urology

Our Laparoscopic Kidney Surgery physicians at Naples Urology provide patients with several cutting edge treatment options depending on their needs. We believe in treating each Laparoscopic Kidney Surgery case according to its unique conditions, so each patient that we see gets a customized treatment plan. We choose the least invasive treatments possible with the goal of not only prolonging length of life, but also preserving quality of life.

If you have questions about your conditions and the Laparoscopic Kidney Surgery treatment options we offer, please call our office and set up a consultation appointment. This will give you the chance to discuss your condition and potential Laparoscopic Kidney Surgery treatment options with a doctor in person. We want to see you living a long, healthy life.