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What diseases may require a Pancreas Transplant?
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Pancreas transplantation is indicated in the following cases:
Advanced chronic kidney disease (glomerular filtration rate <20 mL/min/1.73 m² or patient on dialysis). A simultaneous kidney and pancreas transplant is performed.
Functional kidney transplant (glomerular filtration rate > 40mL/min/1.73m²). An isolated pancreas transplant is performed.
In addition to meeting any of the above conditions, it is usually important for the patient to be in health status capable of withstanding the surgery and medication for the transplant.
There are many criteria to consider before the decision to perform a pancreas transplant is made. Therefore, the patient must be evaluated by several specialists, who agree on the most appropriate treatment in each case.
Qualities of the ideal recipient for pancreas transplantation
The ideal recipient for pancreas and kidney transplantation should meet the following conditions:
Patient aged below 55 years (or 60 years in some cases).
Patient is not obese (body mass index less than 30).
Patient without ischaemic heart disease not correctable.
Patient without peripheral vascular disease that is severe and not correctable.
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Substantiated information by:
Antonio Amor
Endocrinologist
Endocrinology and Nutrition Service
Beatriz Enriqueta Bayés Genís
Head of Institute
Nephrology and Urology Clínic Institute
Federico Cofan Pujol
Nephrologist
Nephrology and Renal Transplant Service
Fritz Diekmann
Head of the Renal Transplantation Section
Nephrology and Renal Transplant Service
Joana Ferrer Fàbrega
Surgeon
General and Digestive Surgery Service and member of the Liver Oncology Unit
Mireia Musquera Felip
Head of the Renal Transplantation Section
Urology Service
Pedro Ventura Abreu Aguiarà
Nephrologist
Nephrology and Renal Transplant Service
Ramon Rull
General Surgeon
General and Digestive Surgery Service
Published: 28 March 2023
Updated: 28 March 2023
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