Abstract
Background: A new transplantation program using kidneys after a small tumor excision was initiated in Western Australia in February 2007. The aim of this study was to report the outcomes over 5 years. Methods: Local urologists were encouraged to refer the kidney to the transplantation service when considering a radical nephrectomy. Recipients are selected according to strict criteria. Between February 2007 and February 2012 24 of 30 referred kidneys were restored for transplantation. Average donor age was 53.4 (range, 32-75) years while the recipients were 66.3 (range, 57-80) years. Twenty-one kidneys were restored after excision of a small tumor (
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Transplantation Proceedings |
Place of Publication | United States |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 1343-1346 |
Volume | 45 |
ISBN (Print) | 00411345 |
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Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Event | 24th International Congress of the Transplantation Society - Berlin, Germany Duration: 15 Jul 2012 → 19 Jul 2012 |
Conference
Conference | 24th International Congress of the Transplantation Society |
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Country/Territory | Germany |
City | Berlin |
Period | 15/07/12 → 19/07/12 |