Abstract

Regenerative medicine is a new branch of science that aims to restore damaged tissue in acquired and congenital tissue or organ injuries. In parallel with advances in tissue engineering, particularly in the last decade, stem cell and stem cell-derived exosome therapies appear promising for some congenital anomalies relevant to pediatric surgery. While results of stem cell therapy are largely based on experimental studies, a limited number of clinical studies have also reported positive results. The purpose of this article is to summarize the properties of stem cells and exosomes and their applications in pediatric surgery and to increase awareness and interest in this topic among young pediatric surgeons.

Citation:
Şencan A, Güngörmüş R. Stem cells and exosomes: Applications in pediatric surgery. Turkish J Ped Surg 2026;40(1):1-7. https://doi.org/10.62114/ JTAPS.2026.206.

The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.

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