Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Surgery: Preparation and Procedure

At UPMC's Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program, we're dedicated to providing you with step-by-step guidance through the entire transplant process.

We take pride in keeping the lines of communication open with patients, families, and referring physicians regarding status, procedures, treatments, and follow-up care.

Your team of transplant experts will provide information related to:

• Deciding if a transplant is your best treatment option
• Waiting for your donor kidney or pancreas
• Having transplant surgery
• Making follow-up appointments and posttransplant care

For most people, the transplant process is as follows: