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Pediatric nephrectomy

G G Birken, K K Crooks

    The Journal of Urology
    |November 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Many pediatric nephrectomies for poor kidney function are unnecessary. Most kidneys with ureteropelvic obstruction, reflux, or obstructive megaureter retain significant function if repaired.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Urology
    • Nephrology
    • Surgical Pathology

    Background:

    • Nephrectomy, the surgical removal of a kidney, is sometimes performed in children due to poor or diminished renal function.
    • The decision for nephrectomy is often based on perceived non-viability of the kidney.

    Observation:

    • A review of 90 nephrectomies found 28% were performed solely for poor or diminished renal function.
    • The underlying pathologies included ureteropelvic obstruction (18 cases), reflux (4 cases), and obstructive megaureter (3 cases).

    Findings:

    • All identified pathologies (ureteropelvic obstruction, reflux, obstructive megaureter) are surgically reparable conditions.
    • Despite poor function, many pediatric kidneys possess significant functional potential if anatomical defects are addressed.

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    Implications:

    • Poor or diminished renal function alone should not be an absolute indication for pediatric nephrectomy.
    • Surgical repair of anatomical defects may preserve valuable renal function in children, avoiding unnecessary kidney removal.