title: Preparation of the pancreas allograft for transplantation.
abstract: Meticulous preparation of the allograft on the back bench is one of the cornerstones of technically successful whole-organ pancreas transplantation. With evolving surgical approaches for organ retrieval and implantation, it has become routine to procure the pancreas in conjunction with other abdominal organs without sacrificing vasculature or graft quality and without compromising excellent outcomes. This review article summarizes the major steps required for proper back table preparation of the pancreas allograft with suggestions and tips whenever alternative approaches are presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 4620, USA. jfridell@iupui.edu
authors.forename: Jonathan A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Fridell
authors.forename: John A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Powelson
authors.forename: Carrie E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Sanders
authors.forename: Gaetano
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Ciancio
authors.forename: George W
authors.initials: GW
authors.lastname: Burke
authors.forename: Robert J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Stratta
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009926:Organ Preservation / Q000379:methods*; D016035:Pancreas Transplantation; D020858:Tissue and Organ Harvesting; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous