Restored kidney graft from urologist referrals for renal transplantation

B. He, A. Mitchell, Wai Lim, L. Delriviere

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    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 languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationTransplantation Proceedings
    Place of PublicationUnited States
    PublisherElsevier
    Pages1343-1346
    Volume45
    ISBN (Print)00411345
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2013
    Event24th International Congress of the Transplantation Society - Berlin, Germany
    Duration: 15 Jul 201219 Jul 2012

    Conference

    Conference24th International Congress of the Transplantation Society
    Country/TerritoryGermany
    CityBerlin
    Period15/07/1219/07/12

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