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