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Three-D-printed simulator for kidney transplantation
Three-Dimensional (3D) printing technology can be used to manufacture training platforms for surgeons. Kidney transplantation offers a suitable model, since it mostly entails vascular and ureteric anastomoses.
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Towards Surgical Training Phantoms Obtained by Additive Manufacturing: Mechanical Characterization of Abdominal and Pelvic Organs. A Literature Review
Among the many advantages brought by Additive Manufacturing technologies in the clinical context, the possibility of producing training phantoms is of prominent importance. Within such a context, soft tissues,...
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An overview on 3D printing for abdominal surgery
Three-dimensional (3D) printing is a disruptive technology that is quickly spreading to many fields, including healthcare. In this context, it allows the creation of graspable, patient-specific, anatomical mod...
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The clinical use of 3D printing in surgery
The use of 3D printing is gaining considerable success in many medical fields including surgery. Here, the technology was introduced for increasing the level of anatomical understanding thanks to the inherent ...