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A type of endoscope used to examine the kidneys. An endoscopic instrument for examining the inside of the kidney. It is normally passed into the renal pelvis of the organ via a route from the surface of the skin. Instruments can be passed through the nephroscope under direct vision to remove calculi (stones) or break…

A condition in which a kidney is mobile. Abnormal, moveable or downward displacement of the kidney. Abnormal descent of a kidney into the pelvis on standing, which may occur if it is excessively mobile (for example, in thin women). If this is accompanied by pain and obstruction to free drainage of urine by the kidney,…

A surgical operation to attach a mobile kidney. Surgical fixation to secure a floating or ptotic kidney. An operation to fix a mobile or ‘floating’ kidney. The kidney is fixed to the twelfth rib and adjacent posterior abdominal wall to prevent descent of the kidney on standing.  

A tumour in the kidney, or a tumour derived from renal substances.  

A doctor who specialises in the study of the kidney and its diseases. A physician specializing in the study and practice of the function, diseases, and disorders of the kidneys. A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of renal diseases and disorders, specifically pertaining to the kidneys.  

A surgical operation to remove a stone in the kidney. Surgical procedure in which a small incision is made in the skin for the use of a fiberoptic scope to remove renal calculi. The surgical removal of kidney stones. Nephrolithotomy has been largely replaced by more technologically advanced and less invasive procedures for the treatment…

A stone in the kidney.  

A radiographic examination of the kidney.  

A surgical operation to remove the capsule round a kidney.  

A condition in which calcium deposits are found in the kidney. Condition in which calcium deposits form in the kidney, often at the site of previous inflammation and leading to diminished kidney function, infection, and blood in the urine; it may be associated with excess calcium in the blood or kidney malfunction. A kidney disorder…