00862 Anesthesia xtrprtl lower abdominal rnl procedures
Also known as: nephrectomy anesthesia, kidney surgery anesthesia, pyeloplasty anesthesia
Anesthesia for extraperitoneal procedures in the lower abdomen involving renal procedures, including nephrectomy and pyeloplasty. Covers general anesthesia for kidney surgery via an extraperitoneal flank or retroperitoneal approach.
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for extraperitoneal renal procedures including nephrectomy (radical or partial), pyeloplasty, and nephrolithotomy. Often performed in lateral decubitus position with kidney rest elevation. Requires attention to positioning-related injuries.
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