ArticleSurgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA2021
3D-printed anatomical models of the cystic duct and its variants, a low-cost solution for an in-house built simulator for laparoscopic surgery training.
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- 3D printing technology in hepatobiliary surgery education: a systematic review.Annals of medicine · 2025Pooled it
- Design and implementation of modular laparoscopic general surgery models for surgical education.Journal of minimally invasive surgery · 2025Article
- Utilization of 3D printing technology in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery.Journal of Zhejiang University. Science. B · 2024Article
- Specific steps in the operation determine resident speed: Experience with a live tissue simulation model of laparoscopic nephrectomy.Frontiers in surgery · 2022Article
- Establishing a point-of-care additive manufacturing workflow for clinical use.Journal of materials research · 2021Review
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Abstract
objectivesTo explore a method to create affordable anatomical models of the biliary tree that are adequate for training laparoscopic cholecystectomy with an in-house built simulator.
methodsWe used a fused deposition modeling 3D printer to create molds of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) from Digital Imaging and Communication on Medicine (DICOM) images, and the molds were filled with silicone rubber. Thirteen surgeons with 4-5-year experience in the procedure evaluated the molds using a low-cost in-house built simulator utilizing a 5-point Likert-type scale.
resultsMolds produced through this method had a consistent anatomical appearance and overall realism that evaluators agreed or definitely agreed (4.5/5). Evaluators agreed on recommending the mold for resident surgical training.
conclusions3D-printed molds created through this method can be applied to create affordable high-quality educational anatomical models of the biliary tree for training laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
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