siMultaneous Pancreas and kidney transPlantation for end-stage renal failure secondary to diabetic nePHroPatHy : PrinciPles and Practice

Authors

  • B M Shrestha Sheffield Kidney Institute, Herries Road, Sheffield S57AU

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.424

Abstract

Diabetic nephropathy is the second most common cause of renal failure in the United Kingdom
where majority of the patients were managed by renal transplantation and insulin therapy in the
past. Over the last three decades, increasing number of patients are undergoing simultaneous
pancreas and kidney transplantation (SPKT) because of its advantages, which renders the patient
both dialysis and insulin-independent, halts the progression of complications of diabetes, thereby
improves the quality of life, survival and has proven to be cost-effective. This article presents a
review on the principles and contemporary practice of SPKT worldwide and highlights the future

Key Words: Pancreas, Transplantation, Diabetes, Renal Failure.

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Published

2006-07-01

How to Cite

Shrestha, B. M. (2006). siMultaneous Pancreas and kidney transPlantation for end-stage renal failure secondary to diabetic nePHroPatHy : PrinciPles and Practice. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 45(163). https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.424

Issue

Vol. 45 No. 163 (2006)

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Review Article

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