Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science, in partnership with a surgeon from Aster CMI Hospital, have created a biodegradable stent that may reduce the need for follow-up procedures following major abdominal surgery.
The “Asthana Stent” is made of polydioxanone (PDS), which is extensively used in dissolvable surgical sutures. The stent is intended to enhance bile duct healing following liver transplants and remains in place for about six weeks before dissolving spontaneously in the body, eliminating the need for surgical removal.
The invention tackles a frequent post-operative issue where bile ducts may constrict or leak, frequently necessitating more care. In contrast to traditional stents, the novel design incorporates radiopaque markers for imaging-based monitoring and structural reinforcements to prevent movement.
With assistance from the Indian Council of Medical Research, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization will now conduct a regulatory assessment of the technology, which has been licensed to Advanced Medtech Solutions Pvt Ltd.
The stent might drastically lower patient risk, medical expenses, and the requirement for follow-up procedures if it is authorized.
Source – The Times of India
