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Procedures & Tests Beginning With K
4 procedures and tests in this guide begin with the letter K. Every name links to a plain-language page covering what the procedure is, how to prepare, what happens during it, and what recovery involves.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U V W X
| Procedure / test | Category | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Kidney biopsy | Kidney & Dialysis | A kidney biopsy takes a tiny core of kidney tissue with a needle, guided by ultrasound, so it can be examined under the microscope. It is the most precise way to diagnose many kidney diseases and to guide treatment, including after transplantation. |
| Kidney stone surgery (ureteroscopy and laser) | Kidney & Dialysis | Ureteroscopy passes a thin telescope through the bladder into the ureter and kidney to see a stone directly. A laser fibre breaks the stone into dust or fragments, which are washed out or removed with a tiny basket. A soft stent (JJ stent) is often left temporarily to keep the ureter draining. |
| Kidney transplant surgery | Kidney & Dialysis | Kidney transplantation places a healthy kidney from a living or deceased donor into a person with kidney failure. The new kidney is usually placed in the front of the pelvis (not where the natural kidneys sit) and connected to the leg blood vessels and the bladder. |
| Knee arthroscopy and meniscectomy | Bones, Joints & Spine | Knee arthroscopy is keyhole surgery in which a camera and small instruments enter the knee through two or three tiny cuts. A partial meniscectomy trims away a torn piece of the meniscus (the cartilage shock absorber); other procedures include removing loose bodies and smoothing damaged cartilage. |
Please note: This page is educational information about a medical procedure or test. It does not replace the instructions of your own care team, who know your situation and whose preparation, fasting and medication advice you should follow if it differs from anything here. If you have symptoms that worry you, or an appointment you do not understand, contact your clinical team.