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nephrectomy [nə′frek·tə·mē] (medicine) Surgical removal of a kidney. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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His medical history was significant for a 60-pack-year smoking history and renal cell carcinoma 7 years previously that had required nephrectomy. Past medical history included nephrectomy in 1996 for cancer of the left kidney and implantation of a universal demand pacemaker (dual chamber pacemaker) for treatment of sick sinus syndrome in 1990. Annette underwent a procedure called laparoscopic nephrectomy, in which the kidney is removed through a small incision. |
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