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ArticleHematology, transfusion and cell therapy2026

Fresh (Non-cryopreserved) autologous stem cell transplantation in multiple myeloma: Faster engraftment and reduced hospitalization.

Merve Kakci, Osman Can Öztürk, Ömer Şeker, Semih Basci, Hikmetullah Batgi, Sinem Namdaroğlu

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Merve KakciDepartment of Hematology, Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, İzmir, Türkiye.
Osman Can ÖztürkDepartment of Hematology, Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, İzmir, Türkiye.
Ömer ŞekerDepartment of Hematology, Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, İzmir, Türkiye.
Semih BasciDepartment of Hematology, Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, İzmir, Türkiye.
Hikmetullah BatgiDepartment of Hematology, Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, İzmir, Türkiye.
Sinem NamdaroğluDepartment of Hematology, Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, İzmir, Türkiye. Electronic address: drsinemnamdaroglu@gmail.com.

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backgroundCryopreserved autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation using dimethyl sulfoxide is standard in multiple myeloma but it is associated with infusion-related toxicity and high cost. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and outcomes of dimethyl sulfoxide-free, fresh (non-cryopreserved) autologous stem cell transplantation in multiple myeloma patients at a single tertiary center.

methodsA retrospective analysis was conducted in 40 multiple myeloma patients who underwent transplantation using freshly collected, non-cryopreserved peripheral blood stem cells between 2023 and 2025 at Dokuz Eylül University Hospital. Peripheral blood stem cells were infused within 72 h after collection without cryopreservation. Engraftment kinetics, toxicity, and length of hospital stay were assessed descriptively.

resultsAll patients achieved hematopoietic engraftment (100%). Median neutrophil and platelet engraftment occurred at nine (range: 6-14) and 11 days (range: 7-16), respectively and the median hospitalization was 13 days. No infusion-related adverse events or grade 3-4 mucositis were observed. This approach eliminated dimethyl sulfoxide-related toxicity, reduced cryopreservation-related resource utilization and associated procedural costs.

conclusionFresh, dimethyl sulfoxide-free autologous stem cell transplantation in multiple myeloma is a safe, effective, and cost-efficient alternative to cryopreserved transplantation. It provides rapid engraftment, reduced hospitalization, and improved patient comfort, representing a practical model for modern transplant centers.

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Autologous stem cell transplantationCost analysisDMSO-freeEngraftmentFresh peripheral stem cellsMultiple myeloma

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PMCPMC13579274

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