How do members experience Nephrectomy?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Renal cell cancer 158 16
Polycystic kidney disease 3 1
Retroperitoneal fibrosis 2 1
Back pain around kidneys 1 1
Hydronephrosis left kidney 1 0

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Pain 3
Abdominal adhesions 1
Back pain 1
Fatigue 1
Fever/chills 1
Flank hernia 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 4
Moderate 2
Mild 6
None 7

Member evaluations

darlinlizzie

evaluated on Aug 01, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for renal cell cancer: Major
  • Side effects: Severe