Preoperative preparation for kidney surgery

Adequate preoperative preparation is needed before renal surgery, including the exclusion of contraindications to surgery, preoperative preparation of the doctor, preoperative preparation of the patient, and preoperative preparation of the family. Excluding contraindications to surgery includes evaluating the patient’s disease stage, the patient’s heart, lungs, liver and kidney functions, and the family members should cooperate with the patient in a positive way. For some special parts of the tumor may need special requirements, such as how long to fast, such as how long to empty the intestine, the corresponding doctor may do professional guidance. Nowadays, a concept called Rapid Rehabilitation, also known as Rapid Recovery Concept, ERAS concept, which means that patients are required to undergo surgery in a comfortable situation, with a short hospitalization time and fewer complications after surgery. Together with the scientific progress nowadays, through the minimally invasive way, patients can completely achieve short hospitalization time, fast recovery and low cost. Therefore, the current preoperative preparation is to prepare the patient’s basic conditions and psychological conditions.