Preoperative and postoperative nursing instructions for kidney cancer patients

Kidney cancer develops in the epithelium of the urinary tubules and is also known as renal cell carcinoma and renal adenocarcinoma. From psychological comfort to preoperative guidance and postoperative care, nursing care for kidney cancer should be integrated into every aspect. Generally, the 5-year survival rate of kidney cancer after nephrectomy is 35% to 40%, and the 10-year survival rate is 17% to 30%.

Preoperative and postoperative care for kidney cancer patients is very important, mainly including:

1. Preoperative psychological care. Most patients find it difficult to bear the sudden diagnosis of kidney cancer without any mental preparation. They must patiently listen to their family members and doctors explain the purpose and significance of the operation, eliminate their concerns, enhance their enthusiasm, and strive to successfully complete various preoperative examinations.

2. Preoperative care. The patient needs nutritional support in all aspects before surgery to enhance the patient's tolerance to surgery.

3. Postoperative care. Patients should be monitored after surgery. Before awakening from anesthesia, a dedicated person is required to accompany the patient and pay attention to changes in the patient's body temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure. After awakening from anesthesia, encourage the patient to take deep breaths, assist with coughing or give nebulizer inhalation when necessary, and turn the patient over frequently without affecting the safety of treatment. If it is a radical nephrectomy, the patient should be allowed to get out of bed and move around as soon as possible; if it is a partial nephrectomy, the patient should be allowed to stay in bed for about 5 days.

4. Diet and nutrition. The patient's diet after surgery should follow the principles of eating small meals frequently, gradually, balanced nutrition, and reasonable combination.