The application of full-size three-dimensional individual printed model combined with three-dimensional digital demonstration can facilitate patient's preoperative comprehension to robotic-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of full-size three-dimensional individual printed model (3D-IPM) based on computerized tomography (CT) reconstruction combined with 3D individual digital models (3D-IDMs) for improving the patient's and their families' comprehension levels of robotic-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (RALPN) preoperatively.

Methods

Between January 2020 and January 2021, 37 patients underwent RALPN in our institution. 3D individual digital models (3D-IDMs) were reconstructed based on the data of computerized tomography (CT) scanning and full-size 3D-IPMs were fabricated correspondingly. For each patient and his/her closest accompanying immediate family member (CAIFM) (spouse or son/daughter), two semi

SUBMITTER: Yuan X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9238097 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature