Title |
Regenerative Surgery: Tissue Engineering in General Surgical Practice
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Published in |
World Journal of Surgery, July 2012
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DOI | 10.1007/s00268-012-1710-1 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Victor W. Wong, Derrick C. Wan, Geoffrey C. Gurtner, Michael T. Longaker |
Abstract |
Tissue engineering is a broad interdisciplinary field that aims to develop complex tissue and organ constructs through a combination of cell-, biomaterial-, and molecular-based approaches. This approach has the potential to transform the surgical treatment for diseases including trauma, cancer, and congenital malformations. A fundamental knowledge of key concepts in regenerative medicine is imperative for surgeons to maintain a leading role in developing and implementing these technologies. Researchers have started to elucidate the biologic mechanisms that maintain organ homeostasis throughout life, indicating that humans may have the latent capacity to regenerate complex tissues. By exploiting this intrinsic potential of the body, we can move even closer to developing functional, autologous replacement parts for a wide range of surgical diseases. |
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Professor > Associate Professor | 5 | 16% |
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Researcher | 3 | 9% |
Other | 6 | 19% |
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