This article provides a state-of the-art review of the most prevalent up-to-date surgical
techniques as well as a synopsis of their specific risks and benefits. The article also provides …

The history of vascularized pancreas transplantation largely parallels developments in
immunosuppression and technical refinements in transplant surgery. From the late-1980s to …

Portal venous (PV) and systemic venous (SV) drainage methods are used in pancreas
transplantation. The impact of the reconstruction technique on long-term outcome remains …

Background. Although combined pancreas and kidney transplantation is an established
procedure for the treatment of type 1 diabetes (T1D) in patients with end-stage renal …

Pancreas–kidney transplantation with enteric drainage has become a standard treatment in
diabetic patients with renal failure. Leaks of the graft duodenum (DL) remain a significant …

Background Pancreas transplant recipient obesity has been associated with increased risk
of perioperative complications, graft failure, and death. The imperative to maximize organ …

Background. Thymoglobulin (ATG) and basiliximab induction therapies are used by the
majority of centers for pancreas transplantation today. Although both strategies have …

We report on our single-center experience with pancreas transplantation alone (PTA) in 71
patients with type 1 diabetes, and a 4-year follow-up. Portal insulin delivery was used in …

Pancreas transplantation has emerged as the single most effective way to achieve normal
glucose homeostasis inpatients with type I insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Optimal …

Simultaneous pancreas‐kidney (SPK) transplantation is considered a valid therapeutic
option for patient with type I diabetes mellitus and end‐stage diabetic nephropathy. This …