Simultaneous transplantation of the kidney and pancreas for end-stage diabetic nephropathy.
The surgical techniques involved in the simultaneous harvesting of the pancreas and kidneys from a cadaveric donor and the subsequent transplantation of the organs are presented in detail. The advantages of synchronous transplantation of the pancreas and kidneys in the treatment of end-stage diabetic nephropathy are also discussed.
D003928:Diabetic Nephropathies / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000601:surgery*; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D008722:Methods; D016035:Pancreas Transplantation