Scientists from the Collegium Medicum of the Nicolaus Copernicus University are working on urograft, a bioconfigurable composite implant that induces regeneration of the bladder wall. The aim of the invention will improve the quality of life for patients after urinary tract restoration surgery.

The Urograft will be a bioconfigurable composite made of biomaterials and stem cells. It is to be dedicated to patients requiring bladder reconstruction surgery increasing its capacity. These are patients with the so-called high-pressured bladder. When the bladder is not large enough, urine accumulates under too much pressure and flows back into the kidneys, damaging them.

In this project, bioconfiguration means that the shape of the scaffolding for the reconstructed bladder will be computer-matched. Thanks to this technology, it will be possible to adjust the shape and size of the implant individually for each patient.

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