CAR T-cell therapy in SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital

SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital (Spain) has been providing medical care since 1867. It is a leading Mother and Child Center, treating patients from infancy to 18 years old. The hospital is part of the National Association of Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions (NACHRI) and is accredited by Spain’s National Board of Health.

Key Facts (2023):

• 16,000+ surgeries performed
• 3,000+ deliveries
• 322,000+ outpatient visits
• 334 inpatient beds
• 3,082 staff members

Specialized Medical Divisions

The hospital has two main units:

• Child’s Unit – Covers all pediatric specialties, including oncology and hematology.
• Women’s Unit – Focuses on maternity care, high-risk pregnancies, fetal medicine, and gynecology.

Innovations in Treatment

SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital develops advanced and safe treatment methods in its research laboratories. Specialists focus on:

• Genetic and molecular biology research
• Neurometabolic and hereditary disorders
• Fetal disease studies
• Cancer research

Ongoing projects include:

• Telemonitoring for pregnant patients
• Smart sensors for neonatal care
• Therapy through play for pediatric patients

SJD Pediatric Cancer Center

One of Europe's top pediatric oncology and hematology centers, the Cancer Center features:

• HEPA-filtered rooms for post-bone marrow transplant care
• Intra-arterial chemotherapy for retinoblastoma, preserving the eye while targeting tumors
• Anti-GD2 immunotherapy for neuroblastoma, improving survival rates by 20%
• Nanofiber-based tissue for localized cancer treatment
• Ongoing vaccine development for brain and spinal cord tumors

Survival Rates:

• Acute lymphoblastic leukemia – 94%
• Bone marrow transplant:
  • From a related donor – 90-100%
  • From an unrelated donor – 70-80%

Cardiology Center

With over 300 surgeries annually, the hospital’s cardiology team treats congenital heart conditions and complex cardiovascular disorders. It has one of Europe's highest success rates and lowest mortality rates for pediatric cardiac surgery.

Surgery Department

Minimally invasive techniques reduce complications and recovery time. These include:

• Laparoscopy
• Thoracoscopy
• Tendoscopic surgery
• Robotic-assisted procedures
• Laser and ultrasonic surgical systems

Orthopedics and Traumatology

The orthopedic team treats scoliosis, pediatric arthrogryposis, hip joint disorders, tumors, bone inflammation, clubfoot, and congenital defects. Innovative techniques are used for posture correction and spinal alignment.

Neurology Department

Recognized by Spain’s Ministry of Health, the neurology unit specializes in treating:

• Refractory epilepsy
• Neurometabolic disorders
• Hereditary spastic paraplegia
• Ataxia

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

A multidisciplinary team develops personalized rehabilitation programs for conditions such as:

• Brain and spinal cord injuries
• Stroke
• Neurological and rheumatic diseases
• Amputations
• Musculoskeletal disorders
• Bladder and bowel dysfunctions

Patient Services

The hospital offers single, double, and triple rooms. Staff assists with hotel bookings, visas, and documentation. Additional services, including transfers and interpreters, are available for an extra fee. English and Spanish are spoken.

For treatment costs, patients can submit a request through Bookimed.