Cancerwise

A nephrectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the kidney. It is most often used to treat kidney cancer.

At UT MD Anderson, we perform about 400 kidney surgeries every year, including nephrectomies. Here, I’ll explain more about nephrectomies, including the different types, when we use each and what to expect while you recover.

The most common reason for a nephrectomy is to treat kidney...