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

ABSTRACT:

Background

3D reconstruction technology could revolutionise medicine. Within surgery, 3D reconstruction has a growing role in operative planning and procedures, surgical education and training as well as patient engagement. Whilst virtual and 3D printed models are already used in many surgical specialities, oesophagogastric surgery has been slow in their adoption. Therefore, the authors undertook a scoping review to clarify the current and future roles of 3D modelling in oesophagogastric surgery, highlighting gaps in the literature and implications for future research.

Methods

A scoping review protocol was developed using a comprehensive search strategy based on internationally accepted guidelines and tailored for key databases (MEDLINE, Embase, Elsevier Scopus and ISI Web o

SUBMITTER: Robb H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9283150 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature