Because of the aging human population and increased numbers of surgical procedures
being performed, there is a growing number of biomedical devices being implanted each …

Purpose: Encrustation is a common phenomenon that can occur following placement of a
ureteral stent into the urinary tract, and it can lead to serious complications. The following …

Hydrophilic lubricant coatings with antifouling properties are commercially applied to
urological devices, such as ureteral stents (USs), to inhibit biofilm formation and reduce the …

Ureteric stents are one of the most crucial tools used for various clinical conditions in the
urological field. Placement of a ureteric stent, for short‐or long‐term use, remains one of the …

Abstract Four-dimensional (4D) printing is a promising technology that provides solutions for
compelling needs in various fields. Most of the reported 4D printed systems are based on …

Iatrogenic injury to the healthy ureter during ureteroscope-guided ablation of malignant or
nonmalignant disease can result in ureteral stricture. Transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1 …

Bacterial infections and multiple encrustations are life‐threatening complications in patients
implanted with urological devices. Limited by time‐consuming procedures and substrate …

The biofouling of ureteral stents and subsequent urinary tract infections mainly come from
the adsorption and adhesion of proteins and microorganisms and their ensuing proliferation …

Various compositions and synthesis methods of biodegradable iron-based alloys have been
studied aiming for the use of temporary medical implants. However, none is focused on …

The ureteric wall is a complex multi-layered structure. The ureter shows variation in passive
mechanical properties, histological morphology and insertion forces along the anatomical …