Waiting Time and Status
After patients are placed on the United
Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) waiting list,
they may wait varying amounts of time for a pancreas.
The waiting time depends on several factors, including
tissue and blood types, as well as organ availability.
The waiting time for a pancreas has increased
dramatically, because the demand far exceeds the
supply -- and this imbalance continues to grow.
During the transplant evaluation, the transplant
coordinator will give you information that will
be helpful during the waiting period. Until your
transplant, you'll see the transplant team annually.
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