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The role of tissue engineering in urology: applications, challenges, and future perspectives
Maziar Malekzadeh Kebria1 , Morteza Alizadeh1 , Esmaeel Sharifi *2
1- Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Department of Tissue Engineering and biomaterials, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
2- Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Department of Tissue Engineering and biomaterials, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran , Esmaeel.sharifi@gmail.com
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Tissue engineering in urology is an innovative branch of medicine that helps regenerate and repair damaged tissues in the urinary and reproductive tract. This method uses a combination of living cells, biological materials, and advanced technologies to treat various disorders in organs such as the kidney, bladder, urinary tract, and penis. In cases such as kidney failure, bladder injuries, urethral strictures, and penile defects, tissue engineering can be an option for tissue regeneration and improvement of the function of these organs. Important applications of tissue engineering in urology include bladder reconstruction (for patients who have lost their function due to neurological diseases or serious injuries), treatment of kidney failure using stem cells and production of artificial kidneys, and repair of urethral strictures. Although tissue engineering in urology has great potential, challenges such as acceptance of artificial tissues by the body, high costs, and complexity in producing functional tissues are among the main obstacles facing these technologies. Finally, given the scientific and research advances in this field, there is hope for the development of more effective and efficient treatments in the near future.
 
Keywords: Tissue engineering, Urology, Tissue regeneration
     
Type of Study: Review Article | Subject: Reconstructive urology
Received: 2025/07/2 | Accepted: 2026/02/11
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