The increased risk of bladder cancer associated with augmentation cystoplasty in patients with bladder dysfunction has been disputed by new research. “This study points out that the bladders we ...

Graphical comparison of bladder augmentation surgery using either ileum (top) or a cell-seeded, biodegradable scaffold (bottom). MSCs and HSPCs represent different types of stem cells found in the ...

Bladder augmentation is increasing the size of the bladder, usually with a patch of bowel. This allows patients to store a lot of urine in their bladder. It is usually used for patients that have ...

Bladder augmentation is an essential adjunct in the treatment of neurogenic bladder dysfunction in children; however, it carries with it many risks, of which both patients and their physicians must be ...

Staged reconstruction repair of bladder exstrophy results in hydronephrosis or renal scarring in 15-25% of patients. A cosmetically acceptable and functional phallus can be achieved in 85% of patients ...

Surgery for overactive bladder is considered when other treatments have not been effective in alleviating symptoms. Surgical options include sacral nerve stimulation to regulate bladder nerve impulses ...