Pancreas transplant

Everything you need to know about a pancreas transplant including why and how it is done, the risks and your choices, with links to other useful resources.

What is a pancreas transplant? {#introduction}

The pancreas and type 1 diabetes

What happens during a pancreas transplant

Complications

Recovery

Preparing for a pancreas transplant {#preparation}

Recovery from a pancreas transplant {#recovery}

Complications of a pancreas transplant {#riskspage}

The transplant {#the-transplant}

When is a pancreas transplant necessary? {#whyitisused}

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References

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A pancreas transplant is a surgical procedure to provide a new source of insulin in the form of a new pancreas for a patient with type 1 diabetes.