Is Localized Prostate Cancer an Obstacle for an Immediate Consideration for Renal Transplantation? A Case Report

Kocak B., Bilen C. Y., Dilek M., Adibelli Z., Akpolat T., Sarikaya S.

TRANSPLANTATION PROCEEDINGS, vol.41, no.5, pp.1961-1962, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 41 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2009.01.111
  • Journal Name: TRANSPLANTATION PROCEEDINGS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1961-1962
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

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 it 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.