Clinical Regenerative Medicine in Urology

by Bup Wan Kim (Editor)

Overview

This multidisciplinary book provides up-to-date information on clinical approaches that combine stem or progenitor cells, biomaterials and scaffolds, growth factors, and other bioactive agents in order to offer improved treatment of urologic disorders including lower urinary tract dysfunction, urinary incontinence, neurogenic bladder, and erectile dysfunction. In providing clinicians and researchers with a broad perspective on the development of regenerative medicine technologies, it will assist in the dissemination of both regenerative medicine principles and a variety of exciting therapeutic options. After an opening section addressing current developments and future perspectives in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, fundamentals such as cell technologies, biomaterials, bioreactors, bioprinting, and decellularization are covered in detail. The remainder of the book is devoted to the description and evaluation of a range of cell and tissue applications, with individual chapters focusing on the kidney, bladder, urethra, urethral sphincter, and penis and testis.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789811027239
Publisher:	Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
Publication date:	09/14/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	285
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Bup Wan Kim, MD, PhDDepartment of Urology, Kyungpook National University HospitalProfessor, Kyungpook National University, College of Medicine

Table of Contents

I. Introduction.- 1. Current Developments and Future Perspectives of Tissue engineering and Regenerative Medicine.- II. Fundamentals of Regenerative Medicine.- 1. Cell Technologies.- 2. Biomaterials.- 3. Bioreactors.- 4. Bioprinting.- 5. Decellularization.- III. Cell and Tissue Applications.- 1. Kidney.- 2. Bladder.- 3. Urethra.- 4. Urethral Sphincter.- 5. Penis & Testis.

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Paul H Chung, MD (Thomas Jefferson University)
Description: Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine (TERM) is an emerging, interdisciplinary field that attempts to create the equivalent of native tissue or reparative components in the laboratory for ultimate use in medical therapies. This book is an in-depth description of TERM and its applications in urology.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide an in-depth perspective of TERM and illustrate principles and therapeutic approaches that are clinically relevant to urology. The book is contemporary and may be read straight through or chapter by chapter based on the reader's objective.
Audience: Both clinicians and scientists will find value in this book, as topics range from the basics of cell culturing to current medical and surgical treatments for urological disease. It is targeted at readers who are both interested in learning the basics of TERM and those developing a stronger foundation or new ideas. The authors are respected in the field and provide an educational experience for all readers.
Features: Part 1 is an easy-to-read, global introduction to TERM that does not delve into scientific or clinical details. Part 2 reviews the fundamentals of regenerative medicine and focuses heavily on scientific and technological details. For example, the authors review the basics of stem cells, common laboratory techniques, and 3D printing methods. Part 3 discusses cell and tissue applications of TERM in urology. Each chapter is dedicated to a single urological organ and discusses clinical applications of TERM and current standards of medical and surgical care.
Assessment: This is one of the few books available that discuss TERM with a urological focus. It is a worthy resource for readers requiring an introduction to the field as well as those searching for new research ideas. Although many parts of the book may be scientifically or clinically detailed, all readers will find parts of the book that are relevant to their interests.

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