Tissue engineering and stem cell research in urology.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Cross, W.R.; Thomas, D.F.M.; Southgate, J.
- Source
- BJU International. Jul2003, Vol. 92 Issue 2, p165. 7p.
- Subject
- *UROLOGY
*TISSUE culture
*STEM cells
- Language
- ISSN
- 1464-4096
Focuses on the use of tissue engineering and stem cell research in urology. Overview of techniques of enterocystoplasty, ureterocystoplasty and autoaugmentation for the treatment of bladder disorders; Description of in vivo tissue regeneration and in vitro tissue engineering in urology; Potential complications and long-term risks of tissue engineering in urology; Role of stem cell technology in urology.