Pancreas Transplant Program

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Pancreas transplant surgery in San Antonio

A dedicated team of transplant specialists provides an advanced level of care.

Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant offers pancreas and kidney-pancreas transplant programs for patients in South Texas and beyond. We provide patients with comprehensive treatments, leading-edge testing and evaluation and long-term post-surgical care.

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A pancreas transplant is often the best option for diabetic patients who have not been able to properly manage it with medical treatments. The transplant program at Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant tests and evaluates patients to see if they are viable surgery candidates.

Transplant patients at our hospital have these options:

Pancreas-only transplant
Simultaneous kidney-pancreas transplantation

Referral and evaluation

A physician referral and initial consult are required to begin the organ transplant process. To learn more, complete the transplant referral form or call (210) 575-8425.

Our pancreas transplant team

Doctors at Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant work with members of your transplant team to meet with you and your family in a private setting to deliver a personalized experience.

We'll also work to keep your referring physician informed so that you receive seamless care throughout. Your team includes a mix of specialists, such as:

Cardiologists
Clinical coordinators
Hepatologists
Nephrologists
Pharmacists
Psychiatrists
Social workers
Transplant surgeons

This group works collaboratively during your evaluation, preoperative care, surgery and postoperative care. They also connect you with support groups and financial planning resources.

Reasons why should you consider a pancreas transplant

Diabetes can be one of the markers for why a patient could need a kidney transplant. Often, a kidney transplant alone will not help your diabetes. If you are a Type I or Type II diabetic, a pancreas transplant might be a better option.

A pancreas transplant will help protect your new kidney from the effects of diabetes and eliminate the need for insulin or oral medications. Pancreas transplant is most commonly done at the same time as your kidney transplant, or could also be done alone or after kidney transplantation.

More facts about pancreas transplants

The need for insulin, dietary restrictions and routine blood sugar checks can be eliminated with pancreas transplantation.
Recipients may no longer experience blood sugar highs and lows or other symptoms of diabetes, such as numbness and tingling in their finger tips and feet.
A pancreas transplant can further reduce organ damage associated with uncontrolled blood sugars.