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How Much Does Private Surgical Kidney Exploration Cost?
from £4,295*
The price shown includes all costs associated with your treatment, from admission to discharge. Doesn’t include surgeon or anaesthetist fee. Our hospital fee is guaranteed at the price quoted and valid for one month from the date issued, subject to pre-assessment.
| £4,295 |
| £ 4,295 |
| £4,445 |
How to pay for your treatment
If you’re… paying for yourself
Did you know you don’t need private medical insurance to come to St John & St Elizabeth Hospital? As a self-pay patient, you can access safe, outstanding quality health care at times to suit you.
For scans and tests, as well as to see most consultants, you’ll still need to be referred by a medical professional like your GP, but as a self-pay patient, the process is more straightforward. You won’t need authorisation from an insurance provider, and you’ll have greater choice of consultant and appointment times.
If you’re… insured
St John & St Elizabeth Hospital is approved by all major medical insurance companies. If you have a personal private health insurance policy, or your company provide it for you, you can use it to pay for your care from your initial consultation through to treatment, surgery and aftercare such as physiotherapy. Not all private health insurance plans cover the same things. It’s very important to check exactly what you are covered for with your insurance provider.
Frequently Asked Questions About Surgical Kidney Exploration
St John & St Elizabeth Hospital is located in St John’s Wood (NW8), a well-connected area of North West London. We are conveniently accessible for patients from Hampstead (NW3), Kilburn (NW6), and beyond.
By Tube:
- St John’s Wood station (Jubilee Line) is just a 5-minute walk from the hospital.
- Finchley Road (NW3) and Kilburn stations (NW6) on the Jubilee Line provide excellent connections.
By Bus:
- Wellington Road: Routes 13, 46, 82, and 113 stop near St John’s Wood Underground Station, just a short walk from the hospital.
- Circus Road: Routes 46 and 187 stop close to the hospital’s Circus Road entrance.
- Abbey Road: Routes 139 and 189 stop near the junction where Grove End Road becomes Abbey Road, providing easy access.
Major Roads:
If you’re travelling from NW3 or NW6, major routes such as Finchley Road or Kilburn High Road offer a direct approach to the hospital
Surgical kidney exploration is typically performed for conditions like persistent blockages, large or complex kidney stones, tumours, or unexplained kidney bleeding that cannot be diagnosed or treated with non-invasive methods.
The procedure usually takes around three hours, depending on the complexity of the condition and the necessary interventions.
Recovery times vary depending on the complexity of the surgery. Most patients can return to light activities within two to four weeks, with full recovery taking up to six weeks or longer for more extensive procedures.
It’s important that you also look at the skin, incision area, and wound for any additional incision site damage, for example:
- Bruising
- Infection
- A urine odour
If you have any issues, make sure to call the team urgently. If not, make sure you attend the follow-up visits.
For many patients, this surgery typically begins will general anaesthetic and a small incision in the abdominal or flank area to access the kidneys. Minimally invasive techniques, such as laparoscopy, involve making small incisions through which a laparoscope and specialized instruments are inserted. This approach reduces recovery time compared to open surgery.
Once the surgeon gains access to the kidneys through the chosen approach, the kidneys are carefully examined for tumours, cysts, or other abnormalities. If necessary, tissue samples may be collected for biopsy. Surgical corrections or removal of abnormal tissues can be performed as needed. Haemostasis (control of bleeding) is crucial during the procedure. After completing the necessary interventions, the incisions are closed.