Sterilization is the process of killing all microorganisms, while disinfection is the process of
killing or removing all kinds of pathogenic microorganisms except bacterial spores …

Applications of regenerative medicine technology may offer novel therapies for patients with
injuries, end-stage organ failure, or other clinical problems. Currently, patients suffering from …

The goal of this study was to determine whether urothelial cells (UC) and smooth muscle
cells (SMC) derived from the differentiation of urine-derived stem cells (USC) could be used …

In the case of pediatric urology there are several congenital conditions, such as
hypospadias and neurogenic bladder, which affect, respectively, the urethra and the urinary …

Urinary tract is subjected to many varieties of pathologies since birth including congenital
anomalies, trauma, inflammatory lesions, and malignancy. These diseases necessitate the …

BACKGROUND: The treatment options for patients requiring repair of a long segment of the
urethra are limited by the availability of autologous tissues. We previously reported that …

Background Urethral reconstruction is one of the great surgical challenges for urologists. A
cell-based tissue-engineered urethra may be an alternative for patients who have …

Over the last few decades, both synthetic and natural materials have been utilized to
develop bladder substitutes. Most attempts have not been successful because of …

Purpose To assess the feasibility of seeding adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) onto
bladder acellular matrix grafts (BAMGs) for bladder reconstruction in a rabbit model …

Urethral strictures remain a reconstructive challenge, due to less than satisfactory outcomes
and high incidence of stricture recurrence. An “ideal” urethral reconstruction should …