Kidney Masses & Cancer · Short answers
Robotic Nephrectomy: who is a candidate?
Robotic surgery can remove part or all of a kidney through small incisions.
The short answer
Robotic surgery can remove part or all of a kidney through small incisions.
A closer look
It's often used for kidney tumors that need removal, including many that are too large for ablation. Most people are candidates unless certain health or anatomy issues make another approach a better choice.
Smaller cuts often mean less pain and a quicker recovery.
What you can do next
If you've been told kidney surgery is needed, schedule a visit to see whether robotic surgery fits you.
How we talk about this in Johns Creek and Cumming
Patients who bring this question to 10730 Medlock Bridge Road or to our Cumming office on Deputy Bill Cantrell Memorial Road can walk through it with the urologist they see. The article is background; the visit is where we make a recommendation.
A related official video
An official Advanced Urology video on this topic.
Where to read more
- Our page on this topic
- Johns Creek Clinic & Surgery Center
- Cumming Clinic
- Read this topic on learn.advancedurology.com
- Related page on advancedurology.com
Related articles
Robotic Nephrectomy: who is a candidate?
Robotic surgery can remove part or all of a kidney through small incisions.
Can I discuss this at either office?
Yes. We see patients at the Johns Creek Clinic & Surgery Center and at the Cumming Clinic. Mention kidney masses & cancer when you book, and we will place the visit.
Request an appointment at Advanced Urology. Call 678-344-8900 or Book online.
Whenever a visit would help, the Johns Creek and Cumming teams are a phone call or a booked appointment away.