SynthesisTechniques in coloproctology2023
A systematic review of the application of 3D-printed models to colorectal surgical training.
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- Application of animal organ models in laparoscopic surgery training: a systematic review.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Pooled it
- Application of problem-based learning combined with three-dimensional visualization reconstruction technology in trauma orthopedics teaching and its impact on teaching satisfaction.BMC medical education · 2025Trial
- Impact of training with a 3-dimensional printed cystic duct malformation model on laparoscopic cholecystectomy procedures.Updates in surgery · 2026Review
- The psychological impact of using 3D printing and imaging technology for patient education: a scoping review.3D printing in medicine · 2026Review
- The Potential Role of Microsurgical Training in Robotic Surgery Education: A Prospective Simulation-Based Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Digital workflow for fabricating a patient-specific detachable 3D-printing model for mesiodens extraction to enhance surgical planning and dental education.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Advancing colonoscopy training: tailored strategies and simulation-based models for skill mastery.Clinical endoscopy · 2025Review
- 3D-Printed Model for Surgical Planning in Diverticular Disease: A Case Report.Reports (MDPI) · 2025Article
- Impact of innovative technologies on quality and safety in surgery.Journal of robotic surgery · 2024Review
- 3D-reconstruction printed models and virtual reality improve teaching in oncological colorectal surgery.Techniques in coloproctology · 2024Article
- The evolution of simulation-based medical education research: From traditional to virtual simulations.Heliyon · 2024Article
- Developing a phantom for simulating robotic-assisted complete mesocolic excision using 3D printing and medical imaging.BMC surgery · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe aim of this review was to explore the role of three-dimensional (3D) printing in colorectal surgical education and procedural simulation, and to assess the effectiveness of 3D-printed models in anatomic and operative education in colorectal surgery.
methodsA systematic review of the literature was performed following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines to identify relevant publications relating to the use of 3D-printed models in colorectal surgery in an educational context. The search encompassed OVID Medline, Web of Science and EMBASE including papers in English published from 1 January 1995 to 1 January 2023. A total of 1018 publications were screened, and 5 met the criteria for inclusion in this review.
resultsFour distinct 3D models were described across five studies. Two models demonstrated objective benefits in the use of 3D-printed models in anatomical education in academic outcomes at all levels of learner medical experience and were well accepted by learners. One model utilised for preoperative visualisation demonstrated improved operative outcomes in complete mesocolic excision compared with preoperative imaging review, with a 22.1% reduction in operative time (p < 0.001), 9.2% reduction in surgical duration (p = 0.035) and 37.3% reduction in intraoperative bleeding volume amongst novice surgeons (p < 0.01). Technical simulation has been demonstrated in a feasibility context in one model but remains limited in scope and application on account of the characteristics of available printing materials.
conclusions3D printing is well accepted and effective for anatomic education and preoperative procedural planning amongst colorectal surgeons, trainees and medical students but remains a technology in the early stages of its possible application. Technological advancements are required to improve the tissue realism of 3D-printed organ models to achieve greater fidelity and provide realistic colorectal surgical simulations.
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