Daniel A. Katz, MD

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand indications and contraindications for pancreas transplant
2. Understand how to think about candidate selection in the context of potential risks and benefits
3. Consider the key parts of the surgical portion of the evaluation for pancreas transplant

Seth J. Karp, MD

1. Examine the effect of a successful pancreas transplant of each of these complications
   
2. Examine the consequences of a failed pancreas transplant. 

Mark L. Sturdevant, M.D.

1. Describe the Graft and Patient Outcomes of SPK, PTA, and PAK
2. Describe the factors associated with Early Graft Failure 
3. Describe the strategies to improve Pancreas transplant 

Mark L. Sturdevant, M.D.

1. Describe the level of evidence on the long-term benefits of Pancreas Transplant
2. Discuss in detail the specific effects on retinopathy, neuropathy and macrovascular 
3. Describe alternative treatments for Type 1 DM and selective type 2 DM

1. Indication and timing of graft pancreatectomy
2. Indications and outcomes of pancreas re-transplants
3. Technical tips for re-transplantation of the pancreas
4. Be familiar with the technical challenges and principles of graft pancreatectomy

Peter Stock, MD, PhD

1. To have an understanding of solid organ pancreas transplant outcomes vs islet cell transplant outcomes.
2. To be able to list patient indications for islet transplant versus pancreas transplant
3. To be able to discuss benefits and risks of islet transplant.
4. To describe deceased donors that may be ideal for islet transplantation rather than pancreas transplant.
5. Technical complications of islet cell transplantation
6. Understanding basic concept of islet isolation

Author: Nitin Katariya, MD, FACS

Learning Objectives:

1. Discuss how to get to a successful pancreas transplant based on donor and recipient matching
2. Emphasize why selection matters
3. Understand the donor data and risk
4. Review imaging and pancreas qualities
5. Assess anatomy, logistics, and decisions

Author: Clark D. Kensinger

Learning Objectives:

1. Pre-procurement communication 
2. Steps of the donor pancreatectomy
3. Navigating a replaced right hepatic artery during pancreas procurement 
4. Assessing and communicating quality 
5. Avoiding procurement errors
6. Pediatric and DCD pancreas procurement 

Author: Clark D. Kensinger, MD

Learning Objectives: 

1. Back table set up and equipment

2. Steps of a pancreas back table

3. Navigating a replaced right hepatic artery

Jonathan A. Fridell, MD

Learning Objectives: 

1. Describe the history and evolution of pancreas transplant drainage techniques.
2. Describe advantages, disadvantages, and techniques of pancreas transplant bladder drainage.
3. Describe advantages, disadvantages, and techniques of pancreas transplant enteric drainage.