The Hume-Lee Transplant Center extended its dedication to the field of transplantation in 1993, offering combined kidney and pancreas transplant to Type I diabetics with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). To date over 70 patients have received this life enhancing organ. The benefit of a pancreas transplant is for patients to become independent from insulin injections. Just like a kidney transplant is not a cure for ESRD, pancreas transplant is not a cure for diabetes. It is a treatment option that many diabetics find to be a better alternative than treating their diabetes with daily insulin injections.

The Pancreas Transplant Program offers:

• Simultaneous pancreas-kidney (SPK) transplants (both organs come from a deceased donor). Please see more information about kidney transplantation performed by Hume-Lee Transplant Center .
• Pancreas after kidney (PAK) transplants. Please see more information about kidney transplantation performed by Hume-Lee Transplant Center .
• Islet cell transplantation

The following pages will discuss pancreas transplant in detail, so that you may make an informed decision if transplant is the right option for you.

Kidney and Kidney/Pancreas Pre-Op Booklet
Kidney and Kidney/Pancreas Post-Op Booklet
Post-Op Transplantation Recommended Diet

• About Your Pancreas
• What is a Pancreas Transplant?
• Pancreas Transplant Evaluation
• Your Role in a Successful Transplant