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Pancreatic transplantation: a review.

L Cicalese1, A Giacomoni, C Rastellini

  • 1Division of Transplant Surgery, University of Illinois, Chicago 60612, USA.

International Surgery
|February 10, 2000
PubMed
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Pancreas transplantation is a routine treatment for Type I diabetes patients with kidney failure, offering improved survival and reduced complications compared to dialysis. While complex, it

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Endocrinology
  • Transplant Surgery

Background:

  • Pancreas transplantation is an established treatment for Type I diabetes, particularly for patients with uremia or prior kidney transplants.
  • It offers significant survival benefits and reduces diabetic complications compared to insulin therapy and dialysis.
  • Immunosuppression is lifelong but considered acceptable given the benefits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current status and various aspects of pancreas transplantation.
  • To provide insights into the procedure, its variations, and potential complications.
  • To discuss the indications and outcomes of pancreas transplantation for selected diabetic patients.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent literature on pancreas transplantation.
  • Description of surgical procedures, including variations.
  • Analysis of outcomes, including graft and patient survival rates.

Main Results:

  • Pancreas transplantation demonstrates high 1-year graft and patient survival rates (>80% and >90%, respectively) in selected Type I diabetic patients.
  • It effectively reduces the progression of diabetic complications.
  • Isolated pancreatic transplants are less common due to complications but remain an option for specific cases like brittle diabetes.

Conclusions:

  • Pancreas transplantation is an effective treatment for selected Type I diabetics, improving quality of life and reducing long-term complications.
  • Despite surgical challenges and the need for immunosuppression, it offers a superior alternative to dialysis and insulin therapy.
  • Further research and debate continue regarding optimal surgical techniques and management strategies.

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