Experience from 100 consecutive pancreas transplants amidst low national transplant activity: a retrospective study at a single center in Korea.

Background: Since 1992, over 800 pancreas transplants have been performed in Korea. However, this number is significantly lower compared to the number of kidney or liver transplants.

Methods: Between 2015 and July 2023, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital conducted 100 pancreas transplants, accounting for about 20% of all transplants performed in Korea during this period.

The Pancreas After Kidney Transplant is a Competitive Option, Comparable to the Simultaneous Pancreas and Kidney Transplant.

Background: Simultaneous pancreas and kidney transplant (SPK) is the most common type of pancreas transplant performed worldwide. In contrast, there are a few drawbacks to pancreas after kidney transplant (PAK), such as the requirement for an additional operation, the immunologic risk, etc. SPK is the best option, but because of a lack of deceased donors and a lengthy waiting period, it is not always possible to use it.