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Kidney removal
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Kidneys
Kidney anatomy
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Kidneys
The kidneys are located in the posterior abdomen and are responsible for filtering urine from the blood.
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Definition
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Description
Why the Procedure Is Performed
Risks
Before the Procedure
After the Procedure
Outlook (Prognosis)
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