Total nephrectomy (TN) is a surgical procedure intended for patients with conditions that necessitate kidney removal, but its cost is high and can strain the family budget. The Unified Health System (SUS) is responsible for ensuring universal access to healthcare in Brazil, including total nephrectomy. In this regard, it is important to understand SUS expenditures on this type of procedure to evaluate the allocation of public resources in the healthcare sector and promote the improvement of the quality of life of patients who require complete kidney removal.
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