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Regenerative medicine!
Liv Hospital’s Centre for Regenerative Medicine, Stem Cell Research and Application uses patients' own tissue-regenerating cells to achieve medical and aesthetic results which are simply not possible with traditional medical methods.
Liv Hospital’s Centre for Regenerative Medicine, Stem Cell Research and Application works extensively with all other medical specialties within Liv Hospital’s multidisciplinary approach to arrive at solutions previously thought unimaginable. At the Centre for Regenerative Medicine, Stem Cell Research and Application, unhealthy, dysfunctional cells and tissues are restored using biological products in procedures that strictly fall within the parameters of all applicable laws and regulations.
Applications of regenerative medicine and stem cells:
- Treatment of peripheral circulatory failure
- Treatment of diabetic foot syndrome
- Application for regeneration of cartilage and bone tissue
- Treatments in plastic surgery (cosmetic and reconstructive surgery)
Diabetic foot injuries
25% of diabetic patients suffer from complaints, related to diabetic foot; 8% of these, result in amputation of the foot or toes. Regenerative cellular therapy finally allows effective treatment of the surgical area with far less extreme and tolerable results.
Burns
Severe (third-degree) burns are among the most difficult diseases to treat and pose a particular challenge for surgeons. Liv Hospital’s Centre for Regenerative Medicine, Stem Cell Research and Application applies healthy regenerative tissue from the patient in treating such burns and restoring a healthy, natural appearance.
Ischemic problems of extremities
Vascular occlusions can also be treated using regenerative and stem cell methods. This disease is usually treated medically, with ozone treatment or hypertension treatment. Surgical amputation is the last choice in these cases or sympathectomy can be applied. Instead of these methods, new stem cell and regenerative methods can now be used to close the wound and restore circulation.
Biological treatment of colorectal fistulas
Colorectal fistulas are openings around the anus, between the colon and the skin. Severe cases can lead to infections and defecations. One of the main problems in treating this problem is postoperative recurrence. Recent research has shown the effectiveness of regenerative cell use, which manifests in lower recurrence rates - especially in advanced cases. A single administration has a success rate of about 70%.
Biological/stem cell orthopaedic treatments
- Cartilage problems
- Tendon injuries and problems with tendonitis/tendinosis
- Joint degeneration
- Spine problems
- Sports injuries, especially soft tissue problems
Cartilage and degenerative joint disease
Stem cell applications are of particular importance in cartilage healing and repair. Regenerative tissue from a patient, taken by biopsy, can regenerate cartilage in places where there is almost none left. This allows structural and functional regeneration in joint areas.
Individual/preventive medical analysis of the genetic risk
Genetics has created the possibility of custom (individualized) treatment methods. Diseases that are diagnosed in the Individualized Treatment and Preventive Medicine Departments of Liv Hospital can be treated using individualized procedures after a detailed DNA analysis is performed. DNA is extracted to create the patient's own unique Health ID; if any disease is detected, the patient is provided with an individualized treatment program in our Individualized Treatment Unit. If the risk analysis indicates a risk of disease in the patient's Health ID (if the patient is at a high risk of suffering from a specific disease in the future), disease determination and preventative treatment can be performed in our Preventive Medicine Unit.
Plastic surgery and applications of stem cells
The use of regenerative cells derived from the patient himself/herself also has cosmetic applications. This allows the revitalization of the skin and of areas that show signs of aging. This treatment is applied in three stages. First, adipose tissue is extracted through liposuction or biopsy methods. The obtained regenerative cells are purified and concentrated in various ways. Then, the regenerative cells are injected into the appropriate area as per the patient's requirement, either only them or in the form of a natural cocktail.
Face and body filling (anti-aging)
Fillings that use non-natural products, such as implants, are subject to reabsorption rates of up to 70%. A filing that uses regenerative cells from the patient's own body looks far better than filings that use artificial agents. Instead of undergoing lengthy repeated surgeries, a single injection is sufficient.
Treatment of scars and skin injuries
Regenerative cells taken from the patients themselves can be used to treat scars and injuries of the skin, reducing the risk of allergy. The treatment restores the previous structure and appearance of the affected area.
Breast reconstruction
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women. Nowadays, reconstruction can be performed using regenerative stem cells after the removal of the patient’s breast, the cancerous tissue under it and lymph nodes.