Lumbar laminectomy including discectomy or microdiscectomy, foraminotomy and. laminotomy are covered when one or more of the following criteria are met: 1. Emergency surgery is required, as evidenced by the presence of all of the. following: a. Rapidly deteriorating neurologic findings (defined as operation < 24 hours.
Nephrectomy is a surgical procedure to remove either part or all of the kidney, usually to treat cancer and other kidney diseases. Letâs take a look at the specifics of the procedure. Nephrectomy is a surgical procedure to remove either part or all of the kidney. The kidneys are vital organs that filter water and other waste products from your blood, produce urine and hormones, and maintain levels of minerals in your bloodstream.
A simple nephrectomy involves removing the entire kidney. Your surgeon will make a cut up to 12 inches long in your side. The surgeon will cut away your kidneyâs blood vessels and its connections to your bladder. Your surgeon will then remove the entire organ. They may need to remove a rib to access your kidney. Partial Nephrectomy