Pancreas Transplantation: Experience of Single Center
E. Orozakunov, C. Akyol, A. Cakmak, V. Genc, Y. Sevim, S. Oray, M.S. HazinedarogluOriginal article, no. 3, 2014
Background: Diabetes is the most common cause of renalfailure. In patients with type I diabetes and renal failure,dialysis and insulin therapy can prevent a clinical context thatcauses rapid death, but they are insufficient to prevent longterm complications. Pancreas and islet cell transplantation inpatients with type I diabetes are the only curative treatmentand have recently become more common.Methods: Between December 2006 and August 2010 a totalof 10 patients underwent pancreas transplantation. Thepatient's data were analysed retrospectively.Results: 10 patients and their data were included in thisstudy. Six patients were male and 4 patients were female. Allpatients are still alive, with functional grafts.Conclusions: Pancreas transplantation is the most effectivetreatment for patients with type I DM. This paper discussesthe feasibility of this process and presents the experience ofAnkara University in pancreas transplantation.
