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Pancreas Transplant Program
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Nationally-Recognized Pancreas Transplant Program
The Emory Kidney-Pancreas Transplant Program in Atlanta, Georgia provides evaluation, treatment and follow-up care for patients with insulin-dependent Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and renal disease. Combined kidney-pancreas transplants provide many Type 1 diabetics individuals with insulin dependent diabetes and kidney failure a life-improving option as compared to daily insulin injections and dialysis therapy. Kidney-pancreas transplantation, though not considered a cure, can greatly improve the length and quality of life for many transplant patients.
Our Georgia kidney-pancreas transplant center ranks among the most prestigious transplant programs in the country, and our team of kidney-pancreas transplant specialists are highly skilled in kidney-pancreas transplant surgery. We will work with you every step of the way to ensure superior care and service.
Kidney-Pancreas Transplant Program Highlights
Performed Georgia's First Kidney/Pancreas Transplant
Emory's first kidney-pancreas transplant was performed in 1989. Today, the pancreas transplant program includes simultaneous kidney/pancreas transplant and pancreas transplant after kidney transplant.
Pancreas Transplant to Treat Type 1 & 2 Diabetes
Pancreas transplants were first used for the treatment of Type 1 diabetes in humans in 1966. Emory's first kidney-pancreas transplant was performed in 1989. The Emory Transplant Center has expanded our candidate eligibility for simultaneous kidney-pancreas transplantation to include selected patients with insulin-dependent Type 2 diabetes. Transplant literature has shown that pancreas transplantation is able to sustain normal blood glucose for several years in patients with insulin-dependent Type 2 diabetes.
Today, the pancreas transplant program includes simultaneous kidney/pancreas transplant, pancreas transplant after kidney transplant and pancreas transplant alone for patients with insulin-dependent diabetes.
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Highlights
Emory Transplant Center First in Nation to Earn Patient-Centered Specialty Practice Recognition
Emory Transplant Center has been recognized as the first transplant center in the nation to receive the Patient-Centered Specialty Practice (PCSP) Level 3 Recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).
Research & Clinical Trials
Emory Transplant Center's research program has earned an international reputation for clinical excellence and medical breakthroughs.
Transplant Resources
We provide transplant educational resources on what patients can expect before, during, and after transplantation.
Mason Guest House
The Mason Guest House is a private retreat that offers low-cost housing for organ transplant candidates, recipients, living donors and their families.