About the Treatment Method
Emergency Drainage Saving the Kidney
When the urinary tract is blocked, the produced urine accumulates inside the kidney, causing pressure. If this pressure continues for days, kidney cells (nephrons) quickly begin to die, and the kidney can completely lose its function (rot) and be lost. Moreover, if the accumulated urine becomes infected, it mixes with the blood, leading to fatal poisoning (urosepsis). The catheter is a safety valve that saves the kidney.
The procedure is performed with local anesthesia (numbing only the back) and takes about 15-20 minutes. The inserted catheter (tube) is usually temporary; when the underlying main cause of the blockage (e.g., stone breaking with laser or tumor surgery) is treated, the nephrostomy tube is also painlessly pulled out and removed.
The information on this page is for general health advice. Please consult specialized physicians for personalized treatment or advice.
