For many people with chronic pancreatitis, a pancreatectomy and islet auto transplant can lead to a pain-free and often insulin-free life. Click on this link to watch a video story of Virginia DeLisi and her journey with chronic pancreatitis. The video also features the pioneering work of Dr. David Sutherland, head of the Transplant Division at University of Minnesota.

To read more stories of patients whose lives were changed by pancreatectomy and islet auto transplant, click on the links below.

Merita's story: Pain Free and On Top of the World 

Visit the Schulze Diabetes Institute site for additional patient stories.