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Buccal Mucosa a Narrative Review: How Does It Work, How Is It Used, What Is Coming Next
Joshua Sterling1, Dylan Hecksher1, Chris Hayden1
1Yale School of Medicine, Department of Urology, New Haven, CT.
Urology
|March 15, 2026
Summary
Buccal mucosa grafts (BMG) offer scarless healing for urethral reconstruction due to fetal-like wound healing. Future applications in urology are promising but require manufacturing standardization and cost reduction.
Area of Science:
- Regenerative Medicine
- Urology
- Wound Healing Biology
Background:
- Buccal mucosa grafts (BMG) are the gold standard for complex urethral reconstruction.
- BMG exhibit unique regenerative properties, including rapid re-epithelialization and minimal inflammation.
- These properties mimic fetal-like wound healing with controlled fibroblast activity, leading to scarless outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the biology of buccal mucosa grafts (BMG).
- To highlight the current and future applications of BMG in urology.
- To discuss emerging technologies for urethral reconstruction.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of BMG biology and applications.
- Analysis of regenerative properties and wound healing mechanisms.
- Exploration of novel tissue engineering approaches.
Main Results:
- BMG demonstrate scarless healing due to fetal-like wound healing phenotypes.
- BMG have broad applications across the genitourinary tract.
- Emerging technologies like tissue-engineered substitutes and organoids show future potential.
Conclusions:
- BMG biology supports their role as a standard in complex urethral reconstruction.
- Future advancements in tissue engineering may expand reconstructive possibilities.
- Clinical translation necessitates manufacturing standardization and cost-effectiveness.
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