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St. Luke's Pancreas Transplant ProgramReferral phase | Pre-transplant | Transplant | Discharge & follow-up | Resuming activity | FAQs | How UNOS works More than 2 million people in the U.S. suffer from Type I diabetes. Although many are able to manage their condition, a transplant is sometimes required. Often, a patient will receive a pancreas and kidney transplant because of kidney failure associated with their diabetes. Aurora St. Luke's physicians can perform a simultaneous pancreas – kidney transplant, a pancreas after kidney transplant or a pancreas transplant alone. Referral phaseUpon referral to the Pancreas Transplant Program at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, a transplant coordinator will contact you to discuss the pancreas transplant process. During the referral phase of a pancreas transplant, the Transplant Clinic team will perform several diagnostic tests to help determine if a pancreas transplant is the right treatment for you. The testing insures that, other then your transplant needs, you are in good physical health and can undergo the transplant. The patient and family also participate in interviews and consultations with other members of the transplant team to discuss all aspects of transplantation and how it will affect their life. After obtaining the needed information, a multi-disciplinary selection committee meets to decide if transplantation is the best option. If the committee determines that the candidate is qualified, the patient is registered with the United Network of Organ Sharing (UNOS), the national computerized list that matches transplant recipients with available organs. To learn more, click here or call 414-646-2550.
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