A team from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), along with a collaborating surgical group, has developed a biodegradable abdominal stent designed to address bile duct complications after liver transplantation.
Unlike conventional stents that require a second procedure for removal, this innovative device keeps the duct open during healing and then safely dissolves inside the body.
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The innovation emerged from a collaboration between liver transplant surgeon Dr Sonal Asthana of Aster CMI Hospital and IISc researchers led by Prof. Kaushik Chatterjee. In my exclusive interview with Dr Sonal Asthana and Prof. Kaushik Chatterjee, they spoke in detail about the science, clinical need, and the potential impact of this homegrown medical innovation.
The approach could significantly reduce repeat interventions, lower infection risks, minimise patient discomfort, and ease the burden on hospitals.
