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Indications

Common indications for Kidney transplant include:

• Advanced Renal Failure (GFR <20 ml/min)
• End-Stage Renal Disease (defined as irreversible and permanent renal impairment which requires renal replacement therapy to sustain life)

Common indications for Pancreas transplant include:

• Type I or Type II Diabetes Mellitus

Absolute Contraindications
The list of absolute and relative contraindications for Kidney or Kidney/Pancreas Transplant is continually evolving as our experience with certain pre-existing conditions and diseases grows.  At present, the only absolute contraindications for Kidney or Kidney/Pancreas Transplant appear to be:

• Body Mass Index >40 for renal transplant or BMI> 30 for pancreas transplant.
• Active malignancy.
• Active infection.