This is actually an internal artificial kidney. There are other projects like you describe. https://pharm.ucsf.edu/kidney/device/faq has some helpful info about this.
This would basically replace dialysis if they are able to achieve the numbers they quote (GFR of 20-30). Occasionally having a minor surgery is likely much safer and more affordable than dialysis.
This would basically replace dialysis if they are able to achieve the numbers they quote (GFR of 20-30). Occasionally having a minor surgery is likely much safer and more affordable than dialysis.