Laparoscopic nephrectomy is a safe procedure that allows removal of part or all of a damaged or cancerous kidney without the need for open surgery. However, this method still has a small rate of postoperative complications.

The kidneys are bean-shaped organs located on either side of the abdomen. They produce hormones and filter water and waste from the body. In some medical conditions, a nephrectomy is performed to remove all or part of a kidney.