Renal donors with prostate cancer, no longer a reason to decline

Abstract Objective To fully assess the true risk of prostate cancer transmission in during renal transplantation. Methods A full review of all existing literature relevant to the topic. Results There has not been a single documented case of transmission of prostate cancer during renal transplant. Pr...

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Published in:Transplantation reviews (Philadelphia, Pa.) Pa.), 2016-01, Vol.30 (1), p.48-50
Main Authors: Dholakia, S, Johns, R, Muirhead, L, Papalois, V, Crane, J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Humans
Kidney Transplantation
Living Donors
Male
Prostatic Neoplasms
Surgery
Tissue and Organ Procurement
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Summary:Abstract Objective To fully assess the true risk of prostate cancer transmission in during renal transplantation. Methods A full review of all existing literature relevant to the topic. Results There has not been a single documented case of transmission of prostate cancer during renal transplant. Prostate cancer in deceased organ donors has an incidence estimated between 3% and 18.5% and over 100 transplants have been performed using organs from donor with proven prostate cancer without issue. Conclusion Transmission of prostate cancer through kidney transplantation seems very unlikely. The risks of remaining on the waiting list are outweighed by a transmission risk and the potential benefit makes the case to have clear guidelines about donor prostate malignancy when accepting potential organs.
ISSN:0955-470X
1557-9816
DOI:10.1016/j.trre.2015.06.001