NYUAD Researchers Advance 3D-Printed Stent Technology With Lattice Design and Biodegradable Material That Could Eliminate Repeat Procedures
Assistant Professor Khalil Ramadi, who holds a joint appointment at NYU Abu Dhabi and NYU Tandon, developed BRIDGE, a biodegradable 3D-printed gastric stent that more than doubles drainage performance for weight-loss surgery patients and could eliminate the second procedure typically needed to remove a stent after healing. "This work demonstrates how re-engineering of medical technologies with advanced manufacturing can fundamentally improve their performance," Ramadi said.
