Transplantation and Medical Surgery

Stem Cell Transplantation

Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) (commonly referred to as bone marrow transplantation) is a medical procedure in the field of haematology and oncology, most often performed for patients with certain cancers of the blood or bone marrow. HSCT is the treatment of choice for people with hematopoietic malignancies, bone marrow failure, and certain types of cancer (e.g., lymphoma) which results in a compromised immune system. The most important factor in the successful outcome of HSCT is that the patient and donor are matched for the Human Leukocyte Antigens (HLA). The level of the matching required varies with the source of stem cells used for HSCT.