Transplantation proceedings
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Comparative Study
Islet autotransplantation for the prevention of surgical diabetes after extended pancreatectomy for the resection of benign tumors of the pancreas.
The objective of this article is to report a single-center experience with islet autotransplantation after extensive pancreatic resection for benign tumors of the pancreas. ⋯ Compared with chronic pancreatitis tissue resected for benign tumors is more likely to achieve good islet yields, and thus insulin independence after autotransplantation. Islet autotransplantation should be considered when extensive pancreatectomy is required for resection of a benign tumor, and only if the benign nature of the lesion is demonstrated unequivocally.