Search for: [Abstract = "ctomy or an assessment of risk of developing cardiovascular diseases in persons with a reduced number of functioning nephrons. Diagnosing kidney disease at an early stage and correct management of a patient with mild kidney disease results in a slower disease progression, or may even help to prevent its development\; therefore, awareness of that risk inclines us to act in accordance with the adage “prevention is better than cure”, which is not only better for a patient but also from an economic point of view.Aim of the study.The aim of this study was a retrospective analysis of clinical effects of nephrectomy, taking into account\: indications for nephrectomy, evaluation of a functional status of the sole kidney based on\:USG scan, serum creatinine levels, eGFR estimated with the MDRD and Cockcroft\- Gault methods as well as, occurrence of proteinuria in patients before and after nephrectomy.Addictionally hypertension in patients after nephrectomy. complications in the postoperative period and cardiovascular complicationswere evaluated. \; Material and method.The study covered 182 patients after nephrectomy for various reasons in the period from 1979 to 2008. A part of the studied group consisted of patients being provided health care at the Renal Clinic at the University Hospital and the Małopolskie Complex of Specialist Clinic BATOREGO 3 in Krakow, and the Urology Clinic at the Po"]

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