Simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplant: a single-center long-term outcome.

Background: In patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and end-stage renal disease, simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplantation is associated with increased survival when compared with solitary deceased kidney transplant or dialysis. We consider that the analysis of our long-term program (based in a single center) of simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplantation would provide valuable information for this therapeutic approach regarding patient and organ survival.

Methods: The outcome of 57 consecutive pancreas-kidney transplants patients was analyzed.