What kind of surgery do you need if have severe nephrotosis?
- Severe fluid retention that does not respond to medication: Surgery may be needed to remove excess fluid from the body, such as through peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis.
- Kidney failure: If the kidneys are severely damaged and unable to function properly, a kidney transplant may be necessary.
- Rare complications such as a blockage of the renal vein (renal vein thrombosis) or a condition called membranous nephropathy, where surgery may be needed to remove the affected kidney or to perform a procedure called plasmapheresis to remove harmful antibodies from the blood.