Fistula Repair: Minimally-Invasive Repair of Obstetric Fistula

Obstetric fistula is a devastating condition characterized by an abnormal connection between the female genital tract and the bladder or rectum. It affects more than two million women in Africa and Asia and leads to constant leakage of blood, urine, and stool, causing pain, infection, social ostracization, and physical isolation. Current treatment through reconstructive surgery is inaccessible in many regions globally due to cost and lack of surgeons. Our microgel-based platform offers a minimally invasive solution for effective, long-term fistula closure, potentially transforming care in low-resource settings worldwide.