January 2026 Issue: Editors´picks

Short descriptive paragraph: In this January issue episode of the Transplant International Podcast, Deputy Editor-in-Chief Nina Pilat and Editorial Fellow Delphine Kervella analyse two landmark studies examining simultaneous pancreas-kidney (SPK) versus kidney-alone transplantation outcomes. Using data from the TriNetX global EHR network and the US SRTR registry, these studies reveal surprising findings about survival neutrality while confirming SPK's metabolic superiority. The discussion covers three accompanying commentaries that debate the implications for clinical practice, patient counselling, and organ allocation policies. This episode provides essential insights into how modern diabetes management and improved kidney transplant outcomes have reshaped the SPK versus kidney-alone debate.