The first successful simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplant in India

Natl Med J India. 2005 Jan-Feb;18(1):18-9.

Abstract

Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus is associated with renal failure, diabetic retinopathy, neuropathy and vasculopathy. We report the first successful simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplant in India in a young diabetic with renal failure. The dual transplant has cured his diabetes and renal failure and has had a beneficial effect on his neuropathy, retinopathy and quality of life. Obstacles to dual transplant in India include a lack of suitable recipients and a cadaver donor programme that is still in its infancy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / surgery*
  • Diabetic Nephropathies / surgery*
  • Humans
  • India
  • Kidney Transplantation*
  • Male
  • Pancreas Transplantation*