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I just want to know can we operate Nephrectomy by laparoscopy, When the test reports showing the left side kidney completely not working and two kidney stone sized 15 mm, 9 mm. After consulting a doctor he said should make a Nephrectomy surgery to remove the left kidney, But I want it to make operations by laparoscopy is it possible.
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Yes Laparoscopicaly Nephrectomy can be done.
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Yes laparoscopic nephrectomy can be done.
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Yes kidney should be removed laparoscopic method. It can be done easily. But you should always be ready to understand about the possibility of conversion to open if needed.
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