Pancreas transplantation
Pancreas Transplantation
Pancreas transplantation is a surgical procedure to place a healthy pancreas from a donor into a person with a diseased pancreas.
Pronunciation
Pancreas transplantation: /ˈpæŋkriəs ˌtrænsplɑːnˈteɪʃən/
Etymology
The term "pancreas" is derived from the Greek words "pan" (all) and "kreas" (flesh), referring to the organ's crucial role in the body. "Transplantation" comes from the Latin "trans-" (across) and "plantare" (to plant), indicating the process of moving an organ from one body to another.
Procedure
A pancreas transplant is often done in conjunction with a kidney transplant in patients with diabetes who have or are at risk for kidney disease. The new pancreas can produce insulin, effectively curing diabetes and eliminating the need for insulin shots.
Types of Pancreas Transplantation
There are three main types of pancreas transplantation:
- Pancreas transplant alone (PTA)
- Pancreas-after-kidney transplant (PAK)
- Simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplant (SPK)
Risks
As with any major surgery, pancreas transplantation carries risks, including infection, bleeding, and complications from anesthesia. There's also a risk of rejection, which occurs when the body's immune system attacks the new pancreas.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pancreas transplantation
- Wikipedia's article - Pancreas transplantation
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