The Role of Three-dimensional Printer Modeling in Preoperative Planning of Brain Tumor and Aneurysm Surgery

Introduction:The three-dimensional (3D) modeling technique, which is one of the latest technologies, has been applied in neurosurgical practice. The surgeon’s knowledge and experience are crucial for the success of the surgical treatment of brain tumors and brain aneurysms. This study emphasizes tha...

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Main Authors: Murat Atar, Gökhan Gürkan
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Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2023-05-01
Series:İstanbul Medical Journal
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Online Access: http://istanbulmedicaljournal.org/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/the-role-of-three-dimensional-printer-modeling-in-/60525
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Gökhan Gürkan
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description Introduction:The three-dimensional (3D) modeling technique, which is one of the latest technologies, has been applied in neurosurgical practice. The surgeon’s knowledge and experience are crucial for the success of the surgical treatment of brain tumors and brain aneurysms. This study emphasizes that the contribution to successful surgery is by ensuring that the surgeon is fully oriented before and during the operation.Methods:The study included five patients with brain tumors and five patients with hemorrhagic aneurysm, which were diagnosed between May 2021 and November 2022. Both patient groups were evaluated retrospectively, and all operations were performed by the same experienced surgeon. 3D models of the patients were prepared using a computer program. These models were examined by the operating surgeon during the preoperative period and were sterilized and used as a guide during the operation.Results:The patients were divided into two groups, one composed of five patients undergoing surgery with the diagnosis of a tumor and the other composed of five patients undergoing surgery due to a ruptured aneurysm. All operations were performed by the same experienced surgeon. Successful clipping was performed in all patients with ruptured aneurysms.Conclusion:Surgeons have been analyzing complex neuroanatomy data using the 3D modeling technique before surgery. The preoperative simulation improved the surgeon’s command of the field and orientation to the surgery. These findings suggest that 3D modeling will positively affect a successful surgical operation and the management of complications that may occur. More prospective randomized studies are needed to confirm these findings.
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spelling doaj.art-1aeb04621f994770adf9d71c75e71deb2023-06-02T07:03:31ZengGalenos Yayineviİstanbul Medical Journal2619-97932148-094X2023-05-0124216617110.4274/imj.galenos.2023.0908613049054The Role of Three-dimensional Printer Modeling in Preoperative Planning of Brain Tumor and Aneurysm SurgeryMurat Atar0Gökhan Gürkan1 Sultan 2. Abdülhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Clinic of Neurosurgery, İstanbul, Turkey İzmir Katip Çelebi University Atatürk Training and Research Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery, İzmir, Turkey Introduction:The three-dimensional (3D) modeling technique, which is one of the latest technologies, has been applied in neurosurgical practice. The surgeon’s knowledge and experience are crucial for the success of the surgical treatment of brain tumors and brain aneurysms. This study emphasizes that the contribution to successful surgery is by ensuring that the surgeon is fully oriented before and during the operation.Methods:The study included five patients with brain tumors and five patients with hemorrhagic aneurysm, which were diagnosed between May 2021 and November 2022. Both patient groups were evaluated retrospectively, and all operations were performed by the same experienced surgeon. 3D models of the patients were prepared using a computer program. These models were examined by the operating surgeon during the preoperative period and were sterilized and used as a guide during the operation.Results:The patients were divided into two groups, one composed of five patients undergoing surgery with the diagnosis of a tumor and the other composed of five patients undergoing surgery due to a ruptured aneurysm. All operations were performed by the same experienced surgeon. Successful clipping was performed in all patients with ruptured aneurysms.Conclusion:Surgeons have been analyzing complex neuroanatomy data using the 3D modeling technique before surgery. The preoperative simulation improved the surgeon’s command of the field and orientation to the surgery. These findings suggest that 3D modeling will positively affect a successful surgical operation and the management of complications that may occur. More prospective randomized studies are needed to confirm these findings. http://istanbulmedicaljournal.org/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/the-role-of-three-dimensional-printer-modeling-in-/60525 three-dimensional printinganeurysmintracranial tumor
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The Role of Three-dimensional Printer Modeling in Preoperative Planning of Brain Tumor and Aneurysm Surgery
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three-dimensional printing
aneurysm
intracranial tumor
title The Role of Three-dimensional Printer Modeling in Preoperative Planning of Brain Tumor and Aneurysm Surgery
title_full The Role of Three-dimensional Printer Modeling in Preoperative Planning of Brain Tumor and Aneurysm Surgery
title_fullStr The Role of Three-dimensional Printer Modeling in Preoperative Planning of Brain Tumor and Aneurysm Surgery
title_full_unstemmed The Role of Three-dimensional Printer Modeling in Preoperative Planning of Brain Tumor and Aneurysm Surgery
title_short The Role of Three-dimensional Printer Modeling in Preoperative Planning of Brain Tumor and Aneurysm Surgery
title_sort role of three dimensional printer modeling in preoperative planning of brain tumor and aneurysm surgery
topic three-dimensional printing
aneurysm
intracranial tumor
url http://istanbulmedicaljournal.org/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/the-role-of-three-dimensional-printer-modeling-in-/60525
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