Pancreatectomy and Islet Auto-Transplant Program (See Link…)
How TP-IAT works The surgeon removes the pancreas and specially trained technicians separate out the islets. Then the surgeon injects the islets into the patient’s liver to produce insulin to manage blood sugar levels. If necessary, the patient can take supplemental insulin injections. Because the islets are the patient’s own cells, there is no risk of rejection.
Pain relief is the most significant aspect of TP-IAT. Nearly all patients (95 percent) report that their pain is gone or greatly diminished after the surgery. This procedure can also help prevent diabetes, which is a bonus that patients appreciate.
