Advancements in Pediatric Lung Transplantation

Pediatric lung transplantation has been performed in thousands of children with end-stage pulmonary disease internationally over the past 4 decades. Whilst significant improvements have been made in pre- and post-transplant care, waitlist mortality for children awaiting lung transplantation remains high. Specific challenges exist in pediatric lung transplantation, particularly in relation to a shortage of suitable pediatric donors. This narrative review will summarize recent advancements in surgical procedures and immunosuppression strategies in lung transplantation, focusing particularly on the evidence for these in the pediatric population, where this exists.