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Can I Get a New Bladder?

Jennifer Sobol, D.O.
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Urologic Surgeon

Jennifer Sobol, D.O., is a urologic surgeon who practices general...

Jennifer Sobol, D.O.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008
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I am routinely asked about the possibility of transplanting a new bladder. It is an interesting thought isn't it. I mean, if you have a liver or kidneys that do not work right, then you are put on a list and hopefully will eventually receive one of these organs. Transplanting a bladder would...
  1. RE: Augmentation
    Pete
    Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 08:49 PM

    If a bladder is augmented, do the bladder muscles stop working completely? Or do they have limited function that won't allow the "new" bladder to empty completely, requiring periodic cathing?

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  2. regeneration what about it stem cells?
    daisy
    Monday, September 15, 2008 at 09:58 PM

    what if ya know, what if, we could just regenerate the nerves  thats what I'm waiting for I'm just a lay person but I think most of these problems are irritated nerves or dameged do ya think? davidbSmile

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  3. Stem cells for weak splincter muscles
    melissa
    Monday, December 15, 2008 at 10:51 PM

    I have a read a great article about how doctors are trying to use stem cells for weak splincter muscles. www.webrnd.com/com/news/20010604/transplanttorepair-urinaryincontinence

     

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