Development of the field of human tissue and cell transplantation in the Republic of Moldova

Abstract

[...]THE INTRODUCTION

Actuality and importance of the problem tackled. Transplantology as a medical science and transplantation have recorded a significant progress over the past decades. Transplantation of human tissues and cells has registered an ascending increase in the success rate, not only in terms of the number of grafts transplanted but also in terms of the number of therapeutic indications. Every year, thousands of patients benefit from tissue and cell transplantation [1]. As to organs, the demand for certain types of tissues and cells to be transplanted goes beyond the available supply. Several studies show that the challenges of tomorrow in the field of transplantology will be to identify solutions to adapt supply to the needs of transplantation [2-4]. Deficiency of donated tissues and cells is the main factor limiting the development of transplantation and, therefore, this problem requires thorough examination [5]. Obtaining donated tissues and cells is a complex activity in medical practice and depends on the effort, motivation and professional training of doctors of various specialties [6, 7]. [...]