Current and possible future role of 3D modelling within oesophagogastric surgery: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction describes the generation of either virtual or physically printed anatomically accurate 3D models from two-dimensional medical images. Their implementation has revolutionised medical practice. Within surgery, key applications include growing roles in operative planning and procedures, surgical education and training, as well as patient engagement and education. In comparison to other surgical specialties, oesophagogastric surgery has been slow in their adoption of this technology. Herein the authors outline a scoping review protocol that aims to analyse the current role of 3D modelling in oesophagogastric surgery and highlight any unexplored avenues for future research.

Methods and analysis

The protocol was generated using in

SUBMITTER: Robb HD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8499311 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature