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Patient Reported Outcomes After Total Pancreatectomy With Islet Autotransplantation: A Narrative Review
Javed Latif1, Cristina Pollard1, Pratik Choudhary2,3
1Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, University Hospitals of Leicester, Leicester, UK.
ANZ Journal of Surgery
|March 30, 2026
Summary
Total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT) significantly improves quality of life for adults with refractory pancreatitis. Patient-reported outcomes show benefits in pain, physical function, and emotional well-being, supporting TPIAT for selected individuals.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- Surgical Oncology
- Quality of Life Research
Background:
- Chronic and recurrent acute pancreatitis cause severe pain and impair quality of life.
- Total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT) is an option for refractory cases, aiming for pain control and insulin independence.
- Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are crucial for evaluating TPIAT's impact beyond metabolic results.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review evidence on health-related quality of life, psychological well-being, and occupational outcomes after TPIAT in adults.
- To assess the clinical impact of TPIAT using patient-centered metrics.
Main Methods:
- Narrative review of published literature on adult patients undergoing TPIAT.
- Synthesis of data on quality of life, psychological status, and return to work.
Main Results:
- TPIAT consistently improves global quality of life, including pain, physical functioning, and emotional well-being.
- Psychological health generally improves, though data is limited by assessment methods.
- Occupational recovery is variable, influenced by pre-existing factors more than surgical outcomes.
Conclusions:
- TPIAT offers substantial patient-centered benefits for carefully selected adults with refractory pancreatitis.
- Timely referral, thorough assessment, and multidisciplinary support are vital for optimal outcomes.
- Standardized, prospective PRO evaluation is needed to refine surgical counseling and long-term recovery.
