Generating strategies for a national comeback in pancreas transplantation: A Delphi survey and US conference report.

ABSTRACT: In the United States, potential transplant candidates with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus are inconsistently offered pancreas transplantation (PTx), contributing to a dramatic decline in pancreas allograft utilization over the past 2 decades. The American Society of Transplantation organized a workshop to identify barriers inhibiting PTx and to develop strategies for a national comeback. The 2-day workshop focused on 4 main topics: (1) referral/candidate selection, (2) organ recovery/utilization, (3) program performance/patient outcomes, and (4) enhanced education/research. Topics were explored through expert presentations, patient testimonials, breakout sessions, and strategic planning, including the identification of tasks for immediate focus. Additionally, a modified-Delphi survey

SUBMITTER: Parsons RF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12225779 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature