Review3D printing in medicine2021
A review and guide to creating patient specific 3D printed anatomical models from MRI for benign gynecologic surgery.
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- A Fully Automated Pipeline for Vertebral Structural Assessment From Medical Images. Application Under Metastatic Conditions.International journal for numerical methods in biomedical engineering · 2026Article
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- 3D Printing for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Management: A Narrative Review of Emerging Applications.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- TranslatingFrontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2026Article
- Virtual and augmented reality systems and three-dimensional printing of the renal model-novel trends to guide preoperative planning for renal cancer.Asian journal of urology · 2024Review
- Development of a 3D-printed nuchal translucency model: a pilot study for prenatal ultrasound training.Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2024Article
- Technical improvements in preparing 3D printed anatomical models for comminuted fracture preoperative planning.3D printing in medicine · 2023Article
- Individualized medicine using 3D printing technology in gynecology: a scoping review.3D printing in medicine · 2023Article
- 3D printed models in pregnancy and its utility in improving psychological constructs: a case series.3D printing in medicine · 2022Article
- The Role of 3D Printing in Planning Complex Medical Procedures and Training of Medical Professionals-Cross-Sectional Multispecialty Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Review
- The Role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Planning of Surgical Treatment of Deep Pelvic Endometriosis.Frontiers in surgery · 2022Article
- The Role of Three-dimensional Printed Models in Women's Health.Women's health (London, England)Review
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Abstract
backgroundPatient specific three-dimensional (3D) models can be derived from two-dimensional medical images, such as magnetic resonance (MR) images. 3D models have been shown to improve anatomical comprehension by providing more accurate assessments of anatomical volumes and better perspectives of structural orientations relative to adjacent structures. The clinical benefit of using patient specific 3D printed models have been highlighted in the fields of orthopaedics, cardiothoracics, and neurosurgery for the purpose of pre-surgical planning. However, reports on the clinical use of 3D printed models in the field of gynecology are limited. MAIN TEXT: This article aims to provide a brief overview of the principles of 3D printing and the steps required to derive patient-specific, anatomically accurate 3D printed models of gynecologic anatomy from MR images. Examples of 3D printed models for uterine fibroids and endometriosis are presented as well as a discussion on the barriers to clinical uptake and the future directions for 3D printing in the field of gynecological surgery.
conclusionSuccessful gynecologic surgery requires a thorough understanding of the patient's anatomy and burden of disease. Future use of patient specific 3D printed models is encouraged so the clinical benefit can be better understood and evidence to support their use in standard of care can be provided.
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