A patient is scheduled for a laparoscopic nephrectomy.Which of the following statements best describes this procedure?
A)The kidney will be repaired through an open abdominal incision
B)The kidney will be removed through an open abdominal incision
C)The kidney will be transplanted through an open abdominal incision
D)The kidney will be removed through several small abdominal incisions
E)The kidney will be biopsied through several small abdominal incisions

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Laparoscopic nephrectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove a kidney. It is performed through several small abdominal incisions using a laparoscope and specialized instruments. This approach has advantages over open surgery, including less pain, quicker recovery, and fewer complications.

A Patient Is Scheduled for a Laparoscopic Nephrectomy