ReviewJournal of anatomy2019
Challenges in creating dissectible anatomical 3D prints for surgical teaching.
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27 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Clinical applications of 3D printing in colorectal surgery: A systematic review.International journal of colorectal disease · 2024Pooled it
- Meta-Analysis of 3D Printing Applications in Traumatic Fractures.Frontiers in surgery · 2021Pooled it
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- Implementing a multimodal simulation-based curriculum in a neurosurgery residency program: The University of Milan experience.Brain & spine · 2026Article
- A novel 3D-printed simulator for hands-on training in orthognathic surgery.Maxillofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery · 2025Article
- How well do 3D-printed tissue mimics represent the complex mechanics of biological soft tissues? An example study with Stratasys' cardiovascular TissueMatrix materials.Journal of biomedical materials research. Part A · 2025Article
- Advanced Strategies for the Fabrication of Multi-Material Anatomical Models of Complex Pediatric Oncologic Cases.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Porcine model for tracheostomy training: evaluation of the content and construct validity.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2023Article
- The Third Dimension: 3D Printed Replicas and Other Alternatives to Cadaver-Based Learning.Advances in experimental medicine and biology · 2023Review
- Teachers should apply the principle of reduction for more sustainable surgical simulation practice: the example of training pharyngolaryngeal surgery in a porcine model.Frontiers in medicine · 2023Article
- Multifunctional high-simulation 3D-printed hydrogel model manufacturing engineering for surgical training.International journal of bioprinting · 2023Article
- 3D-Printed multi-material liver model with simultaneous mechanical and radiological tissue-mimicking features for improved realism.International journal of bioprinting · 2023Article
- Validity of a Soft and Flexible 3D-Printed Nissen Fundoplication Model in Surgical Training.International journal of bioprinting · 2022Article
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- Sinus Lift and Implant Insertion on 3D-Printed Polymeric Maxillary Models: Ex Vivo Training for In Vivo Surgical Procedures.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Article
- Biofabrication Strategies for Musculoskeletal Disorders: Evolution towards Clinical Applications.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Review
- A look to the future: Pandemic-induced digital technologies in vascular surgery.Seminars in vascular surgery · 2021Review
- Three-Dimensional Printing for Cancer Applications: Research Landscape and Technologies.Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Review
- Current Insight of Printability Quality Improvement Strategies in Natural-Based Bioinks for Skin Regeneration and Wound Healing.Polymers · 2021Review
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Abstract
Three-dimensional (3D) printing, or additive manufacturing, is now a widely used tool in pre-operative planning, surgical teaching and simulator training. However, 3D printing technology that produces models with accurate haptic feedback, biomechanics and visuals for the training surgeon is not currently available. Challenges and opportunities in creating such surgical models will be discussed in this review paper. Surgery requires proper tissue handling as well as knowledge of relevant anatomy. To prepare doctors properly, training models need to take into account the biomechanical properties of the anatomical structures that will be manipulated in any given operation. This review summarises and evaluates the current biomechanical literature as it relates to human tissues and correlates the impact of this knowledge on developing high fidelity 3D printed surgical training models. We conclude that, currently, a printer technology has not yet been developed which can replicate many of the critical qualities of human tissue. Advances in 3D printing technology will be required to allow the printing of multi-material products to achieve the mechanical properties required.
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