[Printing of 3D models to aid in complex renal surgery.] (original) (raw)

Archivos espanoles de urologia, 2019

Abstract

OBJECTIVE Nephron sparing surgery is the gold standard in cT1 renal tumor. In order to perform a safe and effective surgery is essential a good radiological study. 3D printing is a new tool that allows the creation of virtual and physical trustworthy 3D reproduction of organs or anatomical structures of patients. METHOD Non systematic review of PubMed database about the usefulness of 3D printing in renal surgery. RESULTS 3D printing has a potential use in surgery planning, resident education and improving the communication and understanding of our patients. CONCLUSION Today the number of publications and the use of these technique are still low. 3D printing is a useful tool in order to improve communication with patients and has a potential role in resident education. 3D printing technology could be useful in surgically complex cases since provides an exact model of the organ and the lesion before the intervention allowing a better surgery planning to the surgeon.

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