retroperitoneal removal of a kidney through an incision in the posterior lumbar muscles, usually with the patient in a prone position. Synonym(s): lumbotomy incision
pos·te·ri·or neph·rec·to·my
(pos-tēr'ē-ŏr nĕ-frek'tŏ-mē) Retroperitoneal removal of a kidney through an incision in the posterior lumbar muscles, usually with the patient in a prone position.