Is localized prostate cancer an obstacle for an immediate consideration for renal transplantation? A case report.
Currently, renal failure patients with a history of prostate cancer are recommended to have a 2 to 5-year disease-free interval prior to being allowed to receive a kidney transplant. This disease is now amenable to curative therapy if diagnosed at an early stage when the tumor is organ-confined. We report a patient undergoing immediate renal transplantation following a laparoscopic radical prostatectomy for the treatment of prostate cancer. Candidates for renal transplantation who are diagnosed with early stage, organ-confined prostate cancer may be immediately considered for transplantation following radical prostatectomy in view of the high likelihood of cure of their prostate cancer.
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Department of Urology, Ondokuzmayis University School of Medicine, Samsun, Turkey. burak_kocak@yahoo.com
Bilen
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Dilek
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Adibelli
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Akpolat
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Sarikaya
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D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016030:Kidney Transplantation / Q000276:immunology / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D007690:Polycystic Kidney Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D011468:Prostatectomy; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D051437:Renal Insufficiency / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents