Role of 3D printing in surgical education for robotic urology procedures.

ABSTRACT: During the past 5 years, the body of literature surrounding the utilization of three-dimensional (3D) printing in the field of urology has grown exponentially. Incentivized by work hour restrictions, patient safety initiatives, and inspired by technical advances in biomaterials and rapid printing strategies, this emerging, and fascinating area of research has begun to make headway into clinical practice. However, concerns about cost, limited understanding of the technical processes involved, and lack of its potential uses remain barriers to its widespread adoption. We examined existing published literature on how 3D printing technologies have been utilized in the field of Urology to enhance pre-operative planning, revitalize surgical training, and modernize patient education, with particul

SUBMITTER: Ghazi AE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7214988 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature