How it Works | Total Pancreatectomy with Islet Autotransplantation (TPIAT)

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TPIAT has been safely performed in adults for decades and studies suggest that it is an excellent option for some children with debilitating acute recurrent or chronic pancreatitis. However, not all pediatric hospitals perform this complex operation. Nationwide Children’s is one of only a handful of pediatric hospitals in the United States with expertise in TPIAT surgery and long-term management.

Expert islet isolation is essential to minimize the need for lifelong insulin dependency. It is critical to have an islet isolation team with advanced experience, like that available at Nationwide Children’s — the only pediatric hospital in the United States with a dedicated, on-site islet isolation facility.

Our team includes the most experienced board-certified pediatric TPIAT surgeon in the country and one of the most experienced islet isolation scientists in the world. As part of your child’s diagnostic or surgical evaluation, we also make sure your child is seen by specialists in a wide range of related fields, such as gastroenterology, endocrinology, pain management, infectious disease and psychology. This ensures that your child’s health is considered in its entirety, so that the care plan we develop meets all of your child’s needs.

No matter your child’s pancreas condition, you will have an attentive and experienced team of experts to guide you through the care plan every step of the way.