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The First Fully Implantable Artificial Bladder

A new way of living after radical cystectomy

Bladex® is the first medical device in history designed to fully replicate the core functions of the human bladder without external pouches, stomas, or catheters.

Developed for patients who have undergone radical cystectomy (due to bladder cancer or severe bladder diseases), Bladex offers a groundbreaking alternative to conventional urinary diversions, which often compromise quality of life and emotional well-being.

Why Bladex®?

Today’s standard urinary diversion methods come with major limitations

Type of Diversion

Ileal conduit (Bricker)

Orthotopic neobladder

Continent reservoir

Key Characteristics

Uses part of the intestine, exits through a stoma on the abdominal wall.

Connects intestine to urethra; risk of incontinence is high.

Internal pouch; requires periodic catheterization.

External Bag Required?

YES

NO

NO

Bladex® changes everything

It’s 100% implantable, reconnecting the urinary tract from the ureters to the urethra, allowing patients to urinate voluntarily and discreetly, with no need for visible external devices.

What Does Bladex® Do?

Collects urine directly from the ureters

Signals the patient when full

Can deliver internal rinsing solutions or antibiotics, reducing infection risks

Stores it in a soft, medical-grade silicone reservoir in the pelvic area

Allows active, controlled urination through the urethra

Key Benefits for Patients

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bladex®

Bladex® is the world’s first fully implantable artificial bladder. It is designed to replace bladder function in patients who have undergone radical cystectomy, allowing them to urinate in a controlled and natural way—without external bags or stomas.

Bladex® is intended for individuals who have lost bladder function due to muscle-invasive bladder cancer, interstitial cystitis, or other severe conditions requiring bladder removal.

It collects urine directly from the ureters, stores it in an internal medical-grade silicone reservoir placed in the pelvic area, and allows the patient to evacuate it through the urethra using an internal, controlled system.

Yes. Bladex® is made with durable, biocompatible materials and can withstand chemotherapy or radiotherapy if needed after implantation.

The device has an estimated lifespan of 10 years, offering long-term performance and significantly reducing ongoing costs compared to external collection systems.

No. Bladex® can be implanted through a relatively simple procedure that does not require advanced technology—just standard surgical experience in urological reconstruction.

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