Pancreas Transplant is a surgical procedure in which a healthy pancreas from a suitable donor is transplanted into a patient whose pancreas does not produce enough insulin. It is primarily considered for selected patients with severe diabetes and serious complications, particularly those with type 1 diabetes and advanced kidney disease. A successful transplant can restore insulin production and reduce or eliminate the need for insulin injections in appropriately selected patients.
Patients with Severe Type 1 Diabetes
Individuals with type 1 diabetes who experience difficult-to-control blood sugar levels despite optimized insulin treatment and medical care.
Patients with Severe Diabetes Complications
People with serious diabetes-related complications, such as recurrent severe hypoglycemia or significant organ damage, who may benefit from restored insulin production.
Patients Requiring Kidney Transplantation
Selected patients with type 1 diabetes and advanced kidney disease may undergo a simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplant when medically appropriate.
Comprehensive Transplant Evaluation
Your transplant team performs blood tests, diabetes assessments, kidney and heart evaluations, imaging, infection screening, and other investigations to determine transplant suitability.
Donor Pancreas Transplantation
During surgery, the donor pancreas is placed in the abdomen and connected to the patient's blood vessels and digestive system so that it can begin producing insulin.
Post-Transplant Monitoring & Care
After transplantation, your medical team closely monitors blood sugar, pancreatic function, kidney function, infection risk, and signs of rejection while adjusting anti-rejection medication.
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Your Treatment Journey
Before Procedure
- You will undergo a detailed transplant evaluation to assess your diabetes, overall health, and suitability for transplantation.
- Blood-group and compatibility testing are performed when a suitable donor becomes available.
- Your transplant team will explain the procedure, potential risks, lifelong medication requirements, and long-term lifestyle considerations.
During Procedure
- Pancreas transplantation is performed under general anesthesia.
- The surgery commonly takes around 3–5 hours, although the duration varies depending on the individual case and whether a kidney transplant is performed at the same time.
- The donor pancreas is placed in the abdomen and connected to blood vessels and the digestive system to allow insulin production and drainage of digestive enzymes.
After Procedure
- You will initially recover in an intensive care or transplant unit with close monitoring.
- Hospitalization is commonly around 1–3 weeks, depending on recovery and complications.
- Lifelong anti-rejection medication, regular blood sugar monitoring, blood tests, and transplant follow-up are required to protect the transplanted pancreas.
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