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To outline the perioperative nursing care strategies for a patient undergoing autologous islet transplantation after total pancreatectomy.

July 26, 2026MedicineOpen Access

Perioperative nursing care for a patient undergoing image-guided planned autologous islet transplantation after total pancreatectomy: A case report

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Case report demonstrates effective nursing strategies for managing diabetes in a 64-year-old male after islet transplantation.

To outline the perioperative nursing care strategies for a patient undergoing autologous islet transplantation after total pancreatectomy.
Described a multidisciplinary approach to preoperative islet quality control and intraoperative procedures.
Utilized ultrasound-guided portal vein catheterization and dynamic monitoring of portal pressure during surgery.
Implemented postoperative care including anticoagulation, glycemic management, and psychological support.
Blood glucose stabilized at 3.9–7.7 mmol/L post-transplantation, allowing discontinuation of exogenous insulin.
The patient was discharged on day 18 without complications such as thrombosis or hemorrhage.

Yang et al. (2026) studied this question.

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