Kidney Transplantation From Donors with Resectable Renal Cell Carcinoma: Two Case Reports

The existence of renal cell cancer (RCC) in a donated kidney may cause some confusion for clinicians. We aim to present our clinical experiences with 2 recipients who received an RCC-containing kidney from their living related donors.

Two male patients received a kidney containing resectable size RCC from their living related donors. The recipients were discharged with well-functioning kidneys and currently are being monitored on standard follow-up protocols, and there is no evidence of RCC in their grafts.

The kidneys with resectable sizes of renal cell carcinoma were transplanted to the recipients after nephron-sparing surgery, with no sign of recurrent RCC in the 12-month follow-up period.

In the era of transplantation, the shortage of organ sources is the major barrier for the provision of organs to recipients. To enhance the graft donation pool, kidneys with resectable size RCC might be used in providing grafts to patients with end-stage kidney disease.