Pancreas transplant
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Pancreas transplant
During a pancreas transplant, the recipient's diseased pancreas is left in place. The donated pancreas is placed in the front part of the abdomen and connected to the lower abdominal blood vessels. The donated duodenum is attached to either the recipient's intestine or bladder so that pancreatic secretions can drain.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Philip Belitsky, MD, FRCSC - Urology |
| Last Updated | January 24, 2008 |
| Last updated: | January 24, 2008 |
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| Reviewed By: | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine, Philip Belitsky, MD, FRCSC - Urology |
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