Among patients with ESRD, the demographics of those with RCC were similar to those of patients with RCC in the general population. Overall, patients with RCC had decreased survival compared to patients with other causes of ESRD; those who underwent nephrectomy had significantly better survival than those who did not, with survival comparable to patients with nondiabetic ESRD.
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