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  • Urology
  • Tissue Engineering

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  • The urethra, crucial for urine voiding, is susceptible to injury and scarring, leading to urethral stricture disease affecting both sexes.
  • Current surgical treatments for urethral stricture often yield unsatisfactory outcomes due to complications.
  • Previous research predominantly focused on male urethral reconstruction, overlooking female applicability.

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  • To provide a systematic review of cell types utilized in urethral tissue engineering.
  • To highlight the potential of urine-derived stem cells for urethral regeneration.
  • To discuss challenges and future directions in urethral tissue engineering.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of existing literature on cell-based therapies for urethral regeneration.
  • Analysis of studies employing various cell sources for urethral tissue engineering.
  • Evaluation of factors influencing tissue maturation, including mechanical stimuli and vascularization.

Main Results:

  • Urine-derived stem cells emerge as a promising autologous cell source due to ease of harvesting and regenerative potential.
  • Mechanical stimuli are critical for the maturation of engineered urethral tissue.
  • Achieving sufficient vascularization and preventing scar formation remain significant hurdles.

Conclusions:

  • Tissue engineering presents a viable alternative for urethral regeneration, applicable to both male and female patients.
  • Urine-derived stem cells offer a scalable and accessible option for autologous cell-based urethral repair.
  • Addressing vascularization and stricture prevention is key to advancing tissue engineering strategies for urethral reconstruction.