Regenerative Surgery Unit (RSU) a new model of care

Abstract

Regenerative Surgery (RS) defines all the Regenerative Medicine (RM) treatments that can be applied through minimally invasive surgical procedures. This biomedical approach includes the use of stem cells, various local biochemical mediators, and tissue engineering.The Regenerative Surgery Unit (RSU) is a new model of health care governance integrating clinical, scientific and research activities.RSU works in a multidisciplinary setting involving surgeon, biologist, immunologist, laboratory technician, radiologist, and physiotherapist.RSU setting also aims to generate a special relation between doctor and patient. The aim of this relationship is to establish a solid and mutually beneficial alliance, founded on medical ethics, between doctor and patient.RSU organises clinical services through ambulatory care and day surgery settings. The scientific and research activities are integrated as components of daily medical practice.This article describes some established procedures in RS and some refinements that are more recently available as a result of our clinical and research experience in RM fields.Health Tourism is one element of the sustainable growth model we are developing in the RSU-Villa Aurora Hospital, Foligno (Italy).