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High creatinine and BUN levels often indicate changes in renal health. Improve kidney function through diet, vitamin intake, and understanding the five stages of function.

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The Side Effects of Kidney Removal

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Julia Bodeeb

A kidney removal surgery is called a nephrectomy. The surgery is done either through a large incision in the front or side of the stomach area or via a laparoscopic method, which involves 3 to 4 smaller incisions of about 1-inch in size, notes MedlinePlus.