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Department of Urology

Emil A. Tanagho, MD

Research Interests


Tanagho’s current research focuses on tissue engineering in reconstructive urologic surgery, using an organ-specific acellular matrix to enhance organ regeneration. This technique had been successful in expanding bladder capacity (augmentation cystoplasty), urethral stricture, and Peyrone’s disease.