Artificial sphincters (ASs) are used to replace the function of the biological sphincters in case
of severe urinary and fecal incontinence (UI and FI), and gastroesophageal reflux disease …

The lower urinary tract (LUT) is sensitive to nervous system pathologies, injuries and
dysfunctions that may lead to the loss or reduction of bladder fullness sensation. Urination …

Shape-memory materials hold great potential to impart medical devices with functionalities
useful during implantation, locomotion, drug delivery, and removal. However, their clinical …

This study presents the design and evaluation of a prototype snake-like robot that possesses
an actuation system based on shape memory alloys (SMAs). The device is constructed …

Medical devices often require precise movement of fluids. Automated implants with no need
for manual handling improve patient care significantly. However, existing microfluidic …

The gold standard treatment for bladder cancer is radical cystectomy that implies bladder
removal coupled to urinary diversions. Despite the serious complications and the …

Background Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common worldwide rising health issue among
women with a prevalence of 5 to 70%. Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is the most common …

Pressurized solids are ubiquitous in nature. Mechanical properties of biological tissues arise
from cell turgor pressure and membrane elasticity. Flat contact between cells generate …

While fecal incontinence (FI) is not fatal, it can dramatically decrease the patient's quality of
life. An artificial anal sphincter (AAS) is an implantable device that treats FI by replacing a …

Purpose This paper aims to show the potentialities of computational bioengineering in the
field of lower urinary tract pathophysiology. Engineering methods allow the investigation of …