Polymeric materials and processes for making the same are provided herein
wherein said polymeric materials have nano-sized topological features or
textures. These features have dimensions in various ranges including, but
not limited to, dimensions less than about 100 nanometers. In addition,
polymeric materials are described herein that have a surface roughness of
about 50 nm or greater. These polymeric materials are useful for making
implants for soft tissues, such as bladder tissue replacement implants.
Methods of treatment using such implants are also described. In such
methods, polymers that are biocompatible, and biodegradable are also
described.