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ReviewEuropean journal of medical research2025

Recent advances in 3D printing applications for CNS tumours.

Wireko Andrew Awuah, Simran Karkhanis, Adam Ben-Jaafar, Jonathan Sing Huk Kong, Krishitha Meenu Mannan, Princess Afia Nkrumah-Boateng, Joecelyn Kirani Tan, Adeleke Oluwaseun Dorcas, Vallabh Shet, Muhammad Hamza Shah and 2 more

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Review in European journal of medical research, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors.

Wireko Andrew Awuah *Department of Research, Toufik'S World Medical Association, Sumy, Ukraine. andyvans36@yahoo.com.
Simran Karkhanis *School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK.
Adam Ben-JaafarSchool of Medicine, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Jonathan Sing Huk KongSchool of Medicine, College of Medical & Veterinary Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK.
Krishitha Meenu MannanSchool of Medicine, Dentistry & Biomedical Sciences, Queen'S University Belfast, Belfast, UK.
Princess Afia Nkrumah-BoatengUniversity of Ghana Medical School, Accra, Ghana.
Joecelyn Kirani TanFaculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.
Adeleke Oluwaseun DorcasDepartment of Research, Toufik'S World Medical Association, Sumy, Ukraine.
Vallabh ShetDepartment of Internal Medicine, University of Connecticut New Britain Program, New Britain, CT, USA.
Muhammad Hamza ShahSchool of Medicine, Dentistry & Biomedical Sciences, Queen'S University Belfast, Belfast, UK.
Toufik Abdul-RahmanDepartment of Research, Toufik'S World Medical Association, Sumy, Ukraine.
Oday AtallahDepartment of Neurosurgery, Carl Von Ossietzky University Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Germany.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Three-dimensional printing (3DP) has emerged as a transformative technology in the field of central nervous system (CNS) tumours, offering innovative advancements in various aspects of diagnosis, treatment and education. By precisely replicating the microenvironment of CNS tumours, modelling tumour vascularisation, and capturing genetic heterogeneity, 3DP enables the development of targeted therapies and personalised treatment strategies. The technology has markedly enhanced preoperative planning and intraoperative guidance, providing highly accurate, patient-specific models that improve tumour localisation, facilitate tailored surgical planning, and offer superior visualisation of complex anatomical structures. Furthermore, 3DP has revolutionised education and training for neurosurgeons, trainees, and patients by delivering realistic simulations that enhance surgical skills and decision-making. Despite its transformative potential, the widespread adoption of 3DP faces challenges, including material biocompatibility issues, high costs, and technical limitations. Furthermore, the ethical and regulatory landscape for 3DP in clinical practice requires further development. This review concludes that while 3DP offers significant promise for advancing CNS tumour treatment, ongoing research is essential to address these challenges and optimising its clinical impact.

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Central Nervous System NeoplasmsPrinting, Three-DimensionalHumansCNS tumoursNeuro oncologyNeurosurgeryThree dimensional printing

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PMID40189551
PMCPMC11974138

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