Q. What Is A Pancreas Transplant?
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A pancreas transplant is surgery to replace a diseased pancreas with a healthy one from another person. The pancreas is an organ that sits behind the stomach and helps the body break down food and control blood sugar levels.
A pancreas transplant may be done as part of a kidney transplant, or it may be done separately. A pancreas transplant is most often done for people with type 1 diabetes who have problems controlling their blood sugar levels.
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