Is localized prostate cancer an obstacle for an immediate consideration for renal transplantation? A case report

Transplant Proc. 2009 Jun;41(5):1961-2. doi: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2009.01.111.

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 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.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Kidney Transplantation / immunology
  • Kidney Transplantation / methods*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Polycystic Kidney Diseases / surgery*
  • Prostatectomy
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / complications*
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / surgery
  • Renal Insufficiency / complications
  • Renal Insufficiency / etiology*
  • Renal Insufficiency / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents