| abdominal nephrectomy | Removal of the kidney by an incision through the anterior abdominal wall; performed by either a transperitoneal or extraperitoneal technique. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| posterior nephrectomy | Retroperitoneal removal of a kidney through an incision in the posterior lumbar muscles, usually with the patient in a prone position. (05 Mar 2000) |
| nephrectomy | <procedure, surgery> The surgical removal of a kidney. (27 Sep 1997) |
| lumbar nephrectomy | Nephrectomy through an incision in the flank or loin, usually with the patient in the lateral position. (05 Mar 2000) |