Implementation of a nationwide program for total pancreatectomy and islet autotransplantation in chronic pancreatitis: A Scandinavian single-center observational study
TPIAT was as a safe and effective treatment for a selected group of patients with chronic pancreatitis, providing substantial pain relief and enhanced QoL. Islet autotransplantation prevented complete insulin deficiency, reducing diabetes severity postpancreatectomy. Dedicated chronic pancreatitis MDT meetings were key factor in the success of the program.
Authors
- Kåre I. Birkeland (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3002-6933)
- Morten Hagness (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7979-0062)
- Knut Jørgen Labori (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6777-7955)
- Trond Jensen
- Anne Waage (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5560-5857)
- Tore Tholfsen
- Pål‐Dag Line (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5884-9336)
- Ammar Hameed Khan
- Hanne Scholz
Institutions
- Oslo University Hospital (NO)
- University of Oslo (NO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Scandinavian Journal of Surgery
- Published
- 2024-11-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/14574969241298985
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Pancreatic function and diabetes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.57