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Pediatric lung transplantation in 2026: recent changes and current challenges.

Saba Sheikh1, Christian Benden, Gary A Visner

  • 1Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Current Opinion in Organ Transplantation
|May 8, 2026
PubMed
Summary

Pediatric lung transplantation offers improved survival and quality of life for children with end-stage lung disease. Careful patient selection and evolving techniques enhance outcomes, though further research is needed.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Transplant Medicine

Background:

  • Lung transplantation is a viable treatment for pediatric end-stage lung disease.
  • It significantly improves survival and health-related quality of life (HRQoL).
  • Pediatric lung transplantation presents unique complexities compared to adult procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Review key aspects of pediatric lung transplantation.
  • Share recent advancements in the field.
  • Discuss current challenges and future directions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and clinical practices in pediatric lung transplantation.
  • Analysis of evolving surgical techniques and post-transplant management strategies.
Keywords:
chronic lung allograft dysfunctiondonorlung transplant recipientpediatric lung transplant

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  • Discussion of diagnostic shifts and age-specific considerations.

    • Main Results:

    • Underlying diagnoses for pediatric lung transplantation vary by age and have changed over time.
    • Early referral, precise patient selection, and optimal listing timing are critical.
    • Surgical methods, organ use, bridging strategies, and complication management are continuously improving long-term survival.

    Conclusions:

    • Pediatric lung transplantation is successful in improving HRQoL despite inherent challenges.
    • Further research is essential for expanding donor availability.
    • Enhanced peri-transplant care and improved prevention/treatment of infections and rejection are crucial.