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Leukapheresis performed using apheresis equipment to separate leukocytes from peripheral blood at the same time returns autologous plasma, platelets and erythrocytes to the patient and is applied clinically for treatment of hyperleukocytosis with symptoms of leukostasis. The aim of this study is to analyze the safety and effectiveness of therapeutic leukocytapheresis to alleviate symptoms of leukostasis in different types of hematological malignancies. The study is a retrospective review of procedures carried out for the treatment of hyperleukocytosis with symptoms of leukostasis at the Haematology Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Critical Care ICU by the Transfusion Medicine Department of the institute from February 2019 to April 2024. Eleven patients underwent a total of 12 leukocytapheresis procedures. 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