Adaptation Processes in a Single Kidney at the Organic, Tissue, Cellular and Subcellular Levels

Abstract

Adaptive processes in a single kidney after nephrectomy are manifested in the early stages of compensatory hypertrophy of the remaining kidney. Changes in kidney size (length, width, thickness) were determined. The results of studies have shown that the width of the kidney, not length, is a predictor of renal failure. Renal volume has been shown to be the optimal parameter for predicting renal function. Microscopic and submicroscopic changes of structural components of nephrons at different times after nephrectomy are described.

Prevention of Nephrolithias Recurrence in Patients After Nephrectomy

“…A number of compensatory and adaptive reactions of the remaining kidney develop after nephrectomy, the main mechanism of which is an increase in the volume and weight of the kidney. Weight gain often leads to nephroptosis [1]. What position the kidney will take in this case is important to know in order to assess the mechanisms of the development of complications.…”