Radical nephrectomy
Type
Oncologic
Radical nephrectomy
Definition
Surgical removal of a kidney, the adrenal gland, adjacent lymph nodes, and other surrounding tissue.
Also known as Radical Nephrectomy — per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Adult mammalian kidney | Procedure Has Completely Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Adult mammalian kidney | Procedure Has Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Ureters | Procedure Has Partially Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Genitourinary system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Renal system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |