Learn About Kidney-Pancreas Transplants
If you are considering a kidney-pancreas transplant, it is important that you and your family completely understand the benefits, risks, and limitations of transplantation in order to make an informed decision concerning this procedure. Your success as a transplant recipient depends in part on your understanding of what to expect before, during, and after your kidney-pancreas transplant.
• Reasons You Might Need a Kidney-Pancreas Transplant
• Kidney Failure Treatment Strategies
• Waiting for Kidney-Pancreas Transplant
• Kidney-Pancreas Transplant Surgery
• Post-Transplant
• Going Home After Transplant
• Kidney-Pancreas Transplant Medications
• Possible Kidney-Pancreas Transplant Complications
• Glossary of Transplant Terms
Emory's free Kidney-Pancreas Transplant Patient Education Booklet (PDF 292 KB) will educate you on all aspects of kidney transplantation, as well as alternative treatment options.
