Percutaneous Renal Biopsy

Percutaneous renal tissue sampling for kidney disease diagnosis or tumor characterization.

Biopsies

Percutaneous Renal Biopsy

Synonyms : kidney biopsy, ultrasound-guided renal biopsy

Background

Non-targeted for glomerular/interstitial disease; targeted for tumor characterization.

Procedure

Under US guidance, patient prone, needle inserted into kidney. Duration: 15-30 minutes.

Risks

Perirenal hematoma, gross hematuria, AV fistula.

Recovery

6-hour bed rest. One-night stay. Labs and US next day.

Practical information

Local anesthesia. Outpatient procedure (return home the same day).