Total pancreatectomy and islet autotransplantation in chronic pancreatitis: recommendations from PancreasFest
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- DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2013.10.009
Total pancreatectomy and islet autotransplantation in chronic pancreatitis: recommendations from PancreasFest
Abstract
Description: Total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT) is a surgical procedure used to treat severe complications of chronic pancreatitis or very high risk of pancreatic cancer while reducing the risk of severe diabetes mellitus. However, clear guidance on indications, contraindications, evaluation, timing, and follow-up are lacking.
Methods: A working group reviewed the medical, psychological, and surgical options and supporting literature related to TPIAT for a consensus meeting during PancreasFest.
Results: Five major areas requiring clinical evaluation and management were addressed: These included: 1) indications for TPIAT; 2) contraindications for TPIAT; 3) optimal timing of the procedure; 4) need for a multi-disciplinary team and the roles of the members; 5) life-long management issues following TPIAP including diabetes monitoring and nutrition evaluation.
Conclusions: TPIAT is an effective method of managing the disabling complications of chronic pancreatitis and risk of pancreatic cancer in very high risk patients. Careful evaluation and long-term management of candidate patients by qualified multidisciplinary teams is required. Multiple recommendations for further research were also identified.
Keywords: Diabetes mellitus; Hereditary pancreatitis; Pancreatic adenocarcinoma; Pancreatic cancer; Pancreatic surgery.
Copyright © 2013 IAP and EPC. All rights reserved.
Comment in
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Pancreatitis: Is TPIAT the answer for treatment of chronic pancreatitis?Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2014 Mar;11(3):144-5. doi: 10.1038/nrgastro.2014.11. Epub 2014 Feb 4. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2014. PMID: 24492275 No abstract available.
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