Department of Surgery
Division of Solid Organ Transplantation
Procedures
Pancreas Transplant Surgery
What Does the Pancreas Do?
Guide to Pancreas Transplant • What Does the Pancreas Do?
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The pancreas is a small (5 to 6
inches) gland that produces insulin and enzymes used for digestion.
Insulin regulates the use of blood sugar throughout the body and
is therefore necessary for life.