Surgical Procedures, Operative: News and Research on Pancreas Transplantation

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Use of hepatitis C-positive donors reduces pancreas transplant wait times

Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University have discovered that utilizing organs from donors who are hepatitis C virus-positive (HCV+) can greatly shorten wait times for those awaiting pancreas transplants. According ...

May 4, 2026

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People with diabetes may benefit more from a pancreas transplant than other treatments

Results of pancreas transplantation continue to improve and up to 90% of recipients with diabetes enjoy freedom from both insulin therapy and the need for close glucose monitoring following the procedure, according to a new ...

Nov 15, 2022

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