UP-031-c03 Uro-oncology early
Simple nephrectomy for a non-functioning benign kidney
Sepsis or infected residual collection
An infected kidney, stone burden or abscess may disseminate infection or leave a postoperative infected space.
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Interactive 3D The operation this complication belongs to: Simple nephrectomy for a non-functioning benign kidney Interactive operative model Open the 3D animation 01 Variation coverage
Which versions of the operation this applies to
Laparoscopic simple nephrectomyRobot-assisted simple nephrectomyOpen simple nephrectomySubcapsular nephrectomyNephrectomy for xanthogranulomatous or severely inflammatory disease
The parent hub contains 5 recorded variations.
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02 Evidence
Sources
European Association of Urology EAU Guidelines on Urological Infections
Infection prevention, recognition and procedure-associated infection context.
Accessed 2026-08-03 · opens source British Association of Urological Surgeons Patient information leaflets by procedureUK patient-facing procedure, alternatives, recovery and complication framing.
Accessed 2026-08-03 · opens source03 Same procedure
Other Simple nephrectomy complication modules
intraoperative Hilar or major-vessel injury multiple Bowel, pancreas, spleen, liver or diaphragmatic injury intraoperative Conversion to open or more extensive surgery multiple Acute kidney injury or chronic renal decline multiple Wound infection, hernia or chronic flank pain immediate Unexpected malignancy or incomplete pathology orientation
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