![]() ![]() Within this fascia is a layer of fat that surrounds the kidney. The kidney is contained within a fibrous sheath called Gerota’s fascia. The kidneys are located toward the back of the flank, with one kidney on either side. The kidneys produce urine, which drains through narrow tubes (called ureters) into the urinary bladder. Normal Anatomy: Most people have two kidneys. If patients have poor kidney function before developing cancer of the kidney, it may not be possible to remove one kidney and still have normal function. This allows for the removal of one entire kidney and adrenal gland when necessary to remove a cancer localized to the kidney area. The adrenal glands also produce small amounts of sex hormones (androgens and estrogens).The body can function perfectly well with one kidney and one adrenal gland if they are normal. Adrenal hormones help to regulate metabolism, blood pressure, inflammation, and response to stress. Located just above the kidneys are the adrenal glands, which produce several essential hormones. The kidneys also produce hormones, which regulate blood pressure and control red blood cell production. The kidneys are organs that are responsible for eliminating waste material from the blood by making urine. ![]()
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