Nephrectomy

Wiley eBooks 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Karen M. Swalec Tobias, Diplomate ACVS (Small Animal) Cassie Lux DVM
DOI: 10.1002/9781394242825.ch40
Cited by: 0
References: 3

Abstract

In cats and dogs, total nephrectomy may be the best or easiest treatment for severe renal or ureteral trauma, a large renal abscess, unilateral end-stage hydronephrosis, a primary renal tumor, or an adrenal tumor that has invaded the kidney or its vasculature. The function of the remaining kidney must be confirmed before the affected kidney is removed. The kidney is retroperitoneal, and its peritoneal attachments are transected so that it can be lifted from the paralumbar space. Vessels are ligated and transected near the kidney, and the ureter is ligated and transected near the bladder.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Veterinary Orthopedics and Neurology Veterinary Oncology Research

Publication details

Journal / source
Wiley eBooks
Pages
301–306
Publication date
27 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter