International Journal of Nephrology (Jan 2010)

Renal Transplantation with Kidneys Affected by Tumours

  • Muhammad Arslan Khurram,
  • Aliu Oladipupo Sanni,
  • David Rix,
  • David Talbot

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4061/2010/529080
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2010

Abstract

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Renal transplantation confers improvement in quality of life and survival when compared to patients on dialysis. There is a universal shortage of organs, and efforts have been made to overcome this shortage by exploring new sources. One such area is the use of kidneys containing small tumours after resection of the neoplasm. This paper looks at the current evidence in the literature and reviews the feasibility of utilizing such a source.