of patients do not require blood transfusions after kidney surgeries
99 %
of patients experience no significant complications after kidney surgeries
98,5 %
Benefits of Dr. Sarychev's Surgery
98,5 % — without significant complications
For tumors confined to the kidney and urinary tract, surgical removal is performed. For spread to surrounding tissue, lymph nodes, or metastases, a combination of surgery and systemic therapy (chemo/immunotherapy) is applied.
Bladder cancer often accompanies renal pelvis and ureteral cancer.
Special Features
An early warning sign is blood in the urine. Colics, flank and back pain, as well as urinary retention are also possible. Other symptoms can include night sweats, fever, weight loss, and exhaustion.
Symptoms
Smoking is a primary cause of renal pelvis and ureteral cancer. Additionally, toxins, including arsenic and benzene, as well as genetic factors play a role.
Causes
The Da-Vinci nephroureterectomy is a robot-assisted, minimally invasive keyhole surgery that requires special surgical expertise. Instruments are introduced under general anesthesia through small abdominal incisions and then controlled by the surgeon via a console.
Kidney
About the procedure
Uroviva Praxis, Männedorf
Consultation
Spital Männedorf
Spital Herisau
Spital Herisau
Surgery locations
no dressings, the stitches are self-dissolving
Wounds
minimal, oral painkillers
Pain
10 - 14 days
Catheter
2 - 3 days
Hospital stay
3 - 4 hours
Surgery time
Da Vinci, robot-assisted
Method
Treatment information
Nephroureterectomy, or the complete removal of the upper urinary tract on the affected side including the kidney along with the ureter and a part of the bladder, is a treatment option for tumors of the urinary tract (renal pelvis and ureter).
Nephroureter-
ectomy
ectomy
How is the surgery performed?
Questions about the procedure
3 questions
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The success of the operation depends on the team’s experience and specific patient data.
This surgical procedure is particularly complex as it takes place in the posterior abdominal area and pelvis. During the operation, the kidney, surrounding tissue, ureter, and part of the bladder are removed.
What risks should be considered?
02/
Possible side effects include postoperative bleeding, retrograde ejaculation, accumulation of lymphatic fluid (lymphocele) on the affected side, and urinary bladder leakage.
Surgery-specific risks
Previous surgeries, illnesses, or medications can affect the course of the operation and postoperative recovery. These risks are assessed individually based on the patient’s medical history.
Patient-specific risks
Every surgery carries certain risks, such as bleeding during or after the operation, damage to adjacent organs, or wound healing problems.
General surgical risks
What happens after the surgery?
03/
Depending on the tissue analysis, a tailored treatment and follow-up plan will be developed. Additional therapy may be necessary. Surgery can often cure tumors, but regular check-ups remain essential as cancer can recur. Moreover, a balanced diet, adequate fluid intake, exercise, and sleep support recovery and strengthen long-term health.
Surgery videos
Da-Vinci procedures by Dr. Sarychev on YouTube.
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