Pancreas transplantation with histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate (HTK) solution and University of Wisconsin (UW) solution: is there a difference?

Abstract

HTK is clinically comparable to UW. Both solutions have been shown to be safe for pancreas preservation. Successful pancreas transplantation depends on many factors such as donor and recipient factors, but skilled organ procurement techniques, organ preservation, and transplant experience in this field is mandatory. The choice of organ preservation solution is only one point in this context.