Pancreas Transplantation in the Modern Era

• Autores: Robert R. Redfield, Michael R Rickels, Ali Naji, Jon S Odorico
• Localización: Gastroenterology clinics of North America, ISSN 0889-8553, Vol. 45, Nº. 1, 2016 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Management of Pancreatic Diseases), págs. 145-166
• Idioma: inglés
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  • The field of pancreas transplantation has evolved from an experimental procedure in the 1980s to become a routine transplant in the modern era. With short- and long-term outcomes continuing to improve and the significant mortality, quality-of-life, and end-organ disease benefits, pancreas transplantation should be offered to more patients. In this article, we review current indications, patient selection, surgical considerations, complications, and outcomes in the modern era of pancreas transplantation.