Kidneys Archives - Dr MC Conradie

When Hydronephrosis Becomes Dangerous: Protecting the Kidney Before Function Is Lost

Meghan Lopes 7 October 2026 No Comments

Hydronephrosis is often described simply as a “swollen kidney”, but the appearance of a dilated kidney on a scan is only the beginning of the clinical picture. The more important…

Salt, Kidney Stones, and the Hidden Impact of Modern Diets

Meghan Lopes 14 May 2026 No Comments

Each year, Salt Awareness Week highlights an important reality of modern nutrition: most people consume far more salt than their bodies require. Excess dietary salt is commonly associated with high…

The Hidden Consequences of Removing a Kidney

Meghan Lopes 3 April 2026 No Comments

For many patients, the idea of removing a kidney can seem surprisingly straightforward. Because humans are born with two kidneys, it is often assumed that losing one is unlikely to…

Why Some Kidney Tumours Require Surgical Courage – Not Just Skill

Meghan Lopes 10 March 2026 No Comments

Not all kidney tumours are created equal. While advances in imaging, diagnostics, and minimally invasive surgery have transformed modern urology, they have also revealed a more complex truth: some cases…

Haematuria (Blood in the Urine): The Most Important Symptom Patients Ignore

Meghan Lopes 10 December 2025 No Comments

Blood in the urine — even once, even if painless — is never normal.Haematuria is one of the most important early warning signs in urology, yet many patients delay seeking…

Ureteric Stones vs Kidney Stones: Why Some Require Surgery and Others Don’t

Meghan Lopes 1 December 2025 No Comments

Kidney and ureteric stones (urolithiasis) are common — many patients will encounter renal colic or kidney stones at some point in their life. Stones range from tiny, symptomless crystals to…

Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty: Restoring Kidney Drainage Through Precision, Preservation, and Expertise

Meghan Lopes 11 November 2025 No Comments

The kidneys play an essential, silent role in keeping the body in balance — filtering waste, maintaining electrolyte levels, and regulating blood pressure. When urine cannot drain properly from the…

Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy: Precision Surgery for Adrenal Tumours

Meghan Lopes 31 October 2025 No Comments

The adrenal glands may be small, but their role in maintaining the body’s balance is profound. Nestled just above the kidneys, these triangular glands produce vital hormones such as cortisol,…

Partial Nephrectomy for Kidney Cancer: Preserving Kidney Function Through Specialist, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Meghan Lopes 18 October 2025 No Comments

When faced with a diagnosis of a kidney tumour, many patients assume the entire kidney must be removed. However, in modern urology, this is no longer always the case.A partial…

The Silent Workhorses: Why Your Kidneys Deserve More Attention

Meghan Lopes 2 September 2025 No Comments

When was the last time you thought about your kidneys? Chances are, not very often. Tucked quietly under your ribcage, these two bean-shaped organs work around the clock to keep…

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