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What Precautions Should Be Taken After Nephrectomy During Pregnancy?

Hi Doctor, I am 24 year of age and starting with my 7th month of pregnancy on 24th July, I was ruled out with RCC in left kidney and undergone Radical nephrectomy at 4th month of pregnancy. My Baby is completely fine after surgery as revealed from utrasound. I am taking Orofer xt, Macalvit, Glycifage as I am PCOD, Duvadlin retard and Gestofit. My gynaec. is telling that i need not to woorry as my baby is fine and everything is safe. I wanted to know the extra care i need to take and if there are any complications dat cud occur in pregnancy
Tue, 29 Mar 2016
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Hello,
Welcome to this forum.
You had undergone nephrectomy at 4 months of gestation and now carrying 7 months pregnancy.
The risk upon a fetus usually persists maximally at the time of maternal surgery.Fortunately, you have crossed that period.
Also,as you know,all we have two kidneys; removal of one doesnot make any major difference considering your health.
Your OBG consultant is rightly told you not to worry much as you have already crossed the stressed period. I suggest you for continuing all the medicines as mentioned except Glyciphage.
This medicine should be reviewed now for continuation as in my opinion,until and unless you have high blood sugar, it could be stopped after proper consultation with your doctor.
Sincerely
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What Precautions Should Be Taken After Nephrectomy During Pregnancy?

Hello, Welcome to this forum. You had undergone nephrectomy at 4 months of gestation and now carrying 7 months pregnancy. The risk upon a fetus usually persists maximally at the time of maternal surgery.Fortunately, you have crossed that period. Also,as you know,all we have two kidneys; removal of one doesnot make any major difference considering your health. Your OBG consultant is rightly told you not to worry much as you have already crossed the stressed period. I suggest you for continuing all the medicines as mentioned except Glyciphage. This medicine should be reviewed now for continuation as in my opinion,until and unless you have high blood sugar, it could be stopped after proper consultation with your doctor. Sincerely