Nephrostomy
Your ureters (the tubes that drain urine from the kidneys to the bladder) can become blocked. A nephrostomy is a procedure to drain urine from your kidney using a catheter (tube).
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Ureteroscopy
A stone in a kidney or ureter can cause severe pain, infection and kidney damage. A ureteroscopy should treat a stone and help to find out if you have any problems in your kidneys and ureters.
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Kidney stones
Kidney stones are common and can cause severe pain, nausea and vomiting. Find out more about the treatment, symptoms and diagnosis of kidney stones.
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Kidneys
The kidneys' main functions are to filter or 'clean' your blood of waste products and help control your blood pressure. Find out how they work.
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Kidney cancer
Kidney cancer (or renal cancer) grows in the cells of the kidneys. Treatments for kidney cancer are improving, especially if it is detected early.
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Kidney pain
Kidney pain is usually felt in your back. It can be a sign of a kidney problem. Find out about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of kidney pain.
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Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy
Radical prostatectomy gives the best chance of you being free of localised prostate cancer. The operation involves removing your prostate gland. It usually involves removing some or most of the lymph nodes in your pelvic region, which helps your surgeon to decide on any further treatment.
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Symptoms of serious illness in babies and children
If your child has a serious illness, it's important to get medical attention quickly. Learn how to recognise the symptoms and what to do.
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Blood in urine (haematuria)
There are many causes of blood in urine (wee), also called haematuria. Read about the causes, tests and when to see your doctor about blood in urine.
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Hysterectomy
A hysterectomy is surgery to remove the uterus (womb). Read about the different types of hysterectomy and why this kind of surgery may be needed.
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