Kidney Hilus and Nerves: Understanding the Connection

No, nerves do not pass through the hilus of the kidney.

The hilus of the kidney is the point where the renal artery and renal vein enter, and the ureter exits the kidney. Nerves enter and leave the kidney via the renal pedicle, which is a collection of structures (including the renal artery, renal vein, and nerves) that connect the kidney to the body.