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Renal, pelvis and ureter surgery is used to treat patients who have transitional cell cancer of the upper urinary tract. Unlike a conventional procedure, laparoscopic surgery requires only several small incisions.

Through these incisions, a surgeon uses a tiny camera and specialized surgical instruments to remove the diseased organs. Surgery takes approximately three and a half hours, and the hospital stay is usually one-to-two days.

With this surgical procedure there is a reduced hospital stay, faster healing and less postoperative pain and therefore less need for pain medication. In addition, there is a shorter recovery time, a quicker return to normal activity or work, and smaller incisions leading to less scarring. Full recovery usually takes two to three weeks.

For your convenience, Presbyterian Healthcare is providing you the list of all surgeons who perform this procedure and have requested to be listed on this site. When making your selection, we encourage you to meet with the surgeon and inquire about training, number of procedures performed, etc. Its important that you choose the surgeon who makes you most comfortable. These physicians are independent practitioners and not employees of Presbyterian Healthcare.