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Urology
- Adrenal Cancer
- Kidney Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Ureteral Cancer
- Testicular Cancer
- Urologic Sarcoma
Procedures
- Adrenalectomy
- Nephrectomy
- Robotic Cystectomy
- Robotic Prostatectomy
- Ureteral Cancer Treatment
- Testicular Cancer Treatment
- Urologic Sarcoma Treatment
Pre-Operative Instructions for Patients Undergoing Partial-Nephrectomy
- Starting the day before surgery: Patient May East Breakfast Before 9am. Clear liquid diet is to be followed throughout the day.
- Nothing to eat or drink after midnight the night before surgery.
- Discontinue any aspirin, Coumadin or anti-inflammatory medications 7 days before surgery. Also, discontinue any vitamin or herbal preparations 7 days before surgery (Tylenol is OK).
- If you are a diabetic, please check with your doctor regarding your diabetes medication, as you will be on a clear liquid diet for 1 day.
- If you take blood pressure medications in the morning, please take them with a very small sip of water the morning of your surgery.
Printable Pre-Operative Instructions for Partial Nephrectomy Patients