Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in children in Russia: a brief overview of activity in 2015–2018

Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) in children is a high-tech field of medicine that combines the latest achievements of pediatric hematology, oncology, immunology, transfusiology, molecular biology and cell therapy. The success of HSCT is largely owing to the unique experience of international and national cooperation between transplant centers. A regular joint analysis of transplantation activity, focused on identifying trends and problems that require theoretical and practical solutions, is one of the most important components of such cooperation. The present work summarizes the experience of HSCT in all major pediatric centers in Russia for the period 2015–2018.