Observation and nursing after renal cancer surgery

Kidney cancer is a malignant tumor disease. The occurrence of such a disease is very harmful to the patient's kidneys. Patients need surgical treatment to effectively save their lives. So what kind of care should patients take after the operation? This is also a question that people are concerned about. Let's wait and see and take a look at the editor's introduction.

Postoperative care for kidney cancer:

(1) Observe vital signs: After radical nephrectomy for a large renal tumor, the surgical wound is large and bleeding may be heavy because the kidney, adrenal gland, perirenal fat, and hilar lymph nodes are removed. Therefore, vital signs and bleeding tendency should be closely observed to ensure smooth blood and fluid transfusion.

(2) Observe and care for the wound drainage tube.

(3) Patients who have undergone radical nephrectomy can take a semi-recumbent position after the anesthesia period has passed and their blood pressure has stabilized. Patients who have undergone partial nephrectomy should stay in bed for 1 to 2 weeks to prevent bleeding.

(4) Monitor renal function and accurately record 24-hour urine output.

(5) Pay attention to observe whether the patient has symptoms such as breath holding and breathing difficulties, and detect any symptoms of pleural rupture as early as possible. If any abnormalities are found, notify the doctor in time.

(6) Do not eat after surgery. You can eat after your intestinal function recovers. You need to strengthen your nutrition to enhance your body's resistance.

(7) Appropriate use of sedatives can relieve pain, facilitate activity, and effectively cough and expectorate.