Background: Pancreatogenic diabetes, a consequence of pancreatic tissue loss following pancreatectomy, poses a significant challenge for patients undergoing pancreatic surgery. Islet autotransplantation (IAT) offers a promising approach to prevent or alleviate pancreatogenic diabetes, but its application has been limited to individuals with painful chronic pancreatitis.
Methods: This study presents a 15-y clinical experience with the Milan Protocol, which expands IAT after pancreatectomy to a broader spectrum of patients with malignant and nonmalignant pancreatic diseases. The analysis evaluates feasibility, efficacy, and safety of IAT. Modified Igls criteria validated through the arginine test and mixed meal tolerance tests were used to assess long-term metabolic outcomes.
Results: Between November 2008 and June 2023, IAT procedures were performed on 114 of 147 candidates. IAT-related complications occurred in 19 of 114 patients (16.7%), with 5 being potentially serious. Patients exhibited sustained C-peptide secretion over the 10-y follow-up period, demonstrating a prevalence of optimal and good beta-cell function. Individuals who underwent partial pancreatectomy demonstrated superior metabolic outcomes, including sustained C-peptide secretion and a reduced risk of developing diabetes or insulin dependence compared with those who underwent total pancreatectomy. For patients who had total pancreatectomy, the quantity of infused islets and tissue volume were identified as critical factors influencing metabolic outcomes. An increased risk of recurrence or progression of baseline diseases was not observed in subjects with neoplasms.
Conclusions: These findings provide valuable insights into the benefits and applications of IAT as a therapeutic option for pancreatogenic diabetes after pancreatic surgery, expanding its potential beyond painful chronic pancreatitis.
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Department of Surgery, Division of HBP Surgery & Liver Transplantation, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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Methods: Thirty non-diabetic pancreatectomy patients participated.
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