Before Pancreas Transplant

Waiting for Transplant

After patients are placed on the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) waiting list, they may wait varying amounts of time for a pancreas. The waiting time depends on several factors, including tissue and blood types, as well as organ availability.

The waiting time for a pancreas has increased dramatically, because the demand far exceeds the supply -- and this imbalance continues to grow. During the transplant evaluation, patients receive helpful information to review during the waiting period. Until the time for transplantation, patients visit the pancreas transplant team annually.

For more information on pancreas transplantation, visit the American Society of Transplant Surgeons website.

Need an appointment? Request one online 24 hours/day, 7 days/week or call 800-789-PENN (7366) to speak to a referral counselor.

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Pancreas Transplant Clinical Trials