Autonephrectomy

Autophrectomy: self-removal of the kidney

Autonophrectomy, also known as self-removal of the kidney, is a rare medical event characterized by the autonomous evolution of the kidney through its gradual destruction and subsequent disappearance. The term "autonephrectomy" is derived from the Greek words "auto" (self), "nephros" (kidney) and "ectomy" (removal).

Although autonephrectomy is a rare occurrence, it is of interest to the medical community due to its unusual nature and potential causes. Typically, each person has two kidneys, but in rare cases, one of them may begin to undergo changes that lead to its gradual destruction and disappearance.

The reasons underlying autonephrectomy may vary. Possible factors include chronic urinary tract obstruction, renal blood supply, infectious processes, and immune system disorders. Some cases of autonephrectomy have been associated with long-term use of certain medications or the presence of malignant tumors in the kidney.

Symptoms of autonephrectomy can vary and often include low back pain, difficulty urinating, blood in the urine, and general weakness. However, symptoms may be subtle or absent altogether, making this rare condition difficult to diagnose.

Doctors may use a variety of techniques to diagnose autonephrectomy, including ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In addition, a tissue biopsy or other laboratory tests may be needed to rule out other possible causes of your symptoms.

Treatment for autonephrectomy may vary depending on the causes and symptoms. In some cases, if the other kidney is functioning normally, removal of the damaged kidney may not be necessary. However, more severe cases may require surgery to remove the kidney or relieve symptoms.

Although autonephrectomy is a rare occurrence, it highlights the complexity and unique aspects of the human body. Further studies and observations are needed to better understand the causes and mechanisms underlying this rare medical phenomenon. At the same time, this reminds us of the importance of regular medical examinations and diagnostics to identify such rare conditions and provide the necessary medical care in a timely manner.

An autonephectomy is a surgical procedure in which a surgeon can remove one or both of a person's kidneys if a tumor has formed.

The introduction of the Autophresatomy operation began with the development of nephrolitholapaxia. Since radiopaque urological stones were discovered and began to appear, and especially after the discovery of radiolucent stones, radiodiagnosis also began to be actively used. This has allowed urologists to perform image-guided open surgery using various endoscopic devices such as a nephroscope, urethroscope or cystoscope. This has improved kidney visualization, results, and control of ureteral manipulation, resulting in less chance of injury to the inner kidney.

The risk of complete kidney removal (unless for special reasons) is very low due to extensive experience with kidney surgery, including in this case open surgery to completely remove the problem. The risk of Polonsky syndrome has always been present because it occurs when an inner kidney stretches out along with another that has been removed.