Application of 3D printing technology for pre-operative evaluation, education and informed consent in pediatric retroperitoneal tumors.

ABSTRACT: To investigate usefulness of 3D printing for preoperative evaluations, student and resident education, and communication with parents or guardians of patients with pediatric retroperitoneal tumors. Ten patients planning retroperitoneal tumor resection between March and November 2019 were included. Preoperative computed tomography (CT) images were used for 3D reconstruction and printing. Surveyed items were understanding of preoperative lesions with 3 different modules (CT, 3D reconstruction, and 3D printing) by students, residents, and specialists; satisfaction of specialists; and comprehension by guardians after preoperative explanations with each module. The median age at operation was 4.2 years (range, 1.8-18.1), and 8 patients were diagnosed with neuroblastoma. The 3D printing was the

SUBMITTER: Youn JK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9886922 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature