The Use of 3D Printed Models for Surgical Simulation of Cranioplasty in Craniosynostosis as Training and Education
Background: The advance in imaging techniques is useful for 3D models and printing leading to a real revolution in many surgical specialties, in particular, neurosurgery. Methods: We report on a clinical study on the use of 3D printed models to perform cranioplasty in patients with craniosynostosis....
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| author | Jean Francois Uhl Albert Sufianov Camillo Ruiz Yuri Iakimov Huerta Jose Mogorron Manuel Encarnacion Ramirez Guillermo Prat Barbara Lorea Matias Baldoncini Evgeniy Goncharov Issael Ramirez José Rafael Cerda Céspedes Renat Nurmukhametov Nicola Montemurro |
| author_facet | Jean Francois Uhl Albert Sufianov Camillo Ruiz Yuri Iakimov Huerta Jose Mogorron Manuel Encarnacion Ramirez Guillermo Prat Barbara Lorea Matias Baldoncini Evgeniy Goncharov Issael Ramirez José Rafael Cerda Céspedes Renat Nurmukhametov Nicola Montemurro |
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| description | Background: The advance in imaging techniques is useful for 3D models and printing leading to a real revolution in many surgical specialties, in particular, neurosurgery. Methods: We report on a clinical study on the use of 3D printed models to perform cranioplasty in patients with craniosynostosis. The participants were recruited from various medical institutions and were divided into two groups: Group A (<i>n</i> = 5) received traditional surgical education (including cadaveric specimens) but without using 3D printed models, while Group B (<i>n</i> = 5) received training using 3D printed models. Results: Group B surgeons had the opportunity to plan different techniques and to simulate the cranioplasty. Group B surgeons reported that models provided a realistic and controlled environment for practicing surgical techniques, allowed for repetitive practice, and helped in visualizing the anatomy and pathology of craniosynostosis. Conclusion: 3D printed models can provide a realistic and controlled environment for neurosurgeons to develop their surgical skills in a safe and efficient manner. The ability to practice on 3D printed models before performing the actual surgery on patients may potentially improve the surgeons’ confidence and competence in performing complex craniosynostosis surgeries. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-53cae0325b2149538759293cc0749e882023-11-18T09:36:01ZengMDPI AGBrain Sciences2076-34252023-06-0113689410.3390/brainsci13060894The Use of 3D Printed Models for Surgical Simulation of Cranioplasty in Craniosynostosis as Training and EducationJean Francois Uhl0Albert Sufianov1Camillo Ruiz2Yuri Iakimov3Huerta Jose Mogorron4Manuel Encarnacion Ramirez5Guillermo Prat6Barbara Lorea7Matias Baldoncini8Evgeniy Goncharov9Issael Ramirez10José Rafael Cerda Céspedes11Renat Nurmukhametov12Nicola Montemurro13Anatomy Department, Paris University and UNESCO Chair of Digital Anatomy, 75100 Paris, FranceFederal Center of Neurosurgery, Sechenov University, 119435 Moscow, RussiaLaboratorio de Investigaciones Morfológicas Aplicadas, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, La Plata B1900, ArgentinaFederal Center of Neurosurgery, Sechenov University, 119435 Moscow, RussiaAnatomy Department, Paris University and UNESCO Chair of Digital Anatomy, 75100 Paris, FranceNeurological Surgery, Peoples Friendship University of Russia, 103274 Moscow, RussiaLaboratorio de Investigaciones Morfológicas Aplicadas, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, La Plata B1900, ArgentinaLaboratorio de Investigaciones Morfológicas Aplicadas, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, La Plata B1900, ArgentinaLaboratory of Microsurgical Neuroanatomy, Second Chair of Gross Anatomy, School of Medicine, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires B1406, ArgentinaTraumatology and Orthopedics Center, Central Clinical Hospital of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 103272 Moscow, RussiaNeurosurgery Department, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne 3000, AustraliaDepartment of Surgery, Universidad Tecnológica de Santiago (UTESA), Santiago 5100, Dominican RepublicNeurological Surgery, Peoples Friendship University of Russia, 103274 Moscow, RussiaDepartment of Neurosurgery, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Pisana (AOUP), University of Pisa, 56100 Pisa, ItalyBackground: The advance in imaging techniques is useful for 3D models and printing leading to a real revolution in many surgical specialties, in particular, neurosurgery. Methods: We report on a clinical study on the use of 3D printed models to perform cranioplasty in patients with craniosynostosis. The participants were recruited from various medical institutions and were divided into two groups: Group A (<i>n</i> = 5) received traditional surgical education (including cadaveric specimens) but without using 3D printed models, while Group B (<i>n</i> = 5) received training using 3D printed models. Results: Group B surgeons had the opportunity to plan different techniques and to simulate the cranioplasty. Group B surgeons reported that models provided a realistic and controlled environment for practicing surgical techniques, allowed for repetitive practice, and helped in visualizing the anatomy and pathology of craniosynostosis. Conclusion: 3D printed models can provide a realistic and controlled environment for neurosurgeons to develop their surgical skills in a safe and efficient manner. The ability to practice on 3D printed models before performing the actual surgery on patients may potentially improve the surgeons’ confidence and competence in performing complex craniosynostosis surgeries.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/13/6/8943D printingcraniosynostosiscranioplasty3D modeling3D printed modelsimulation |
| spellingShingle | Jean Francois Uhl Albert Sufianov Camillo Ruiz Yuri Iakimov Huerta Jose Mogorron Manuel Encarnacion Ramirez Guillermo Prat Barbara Lorea Matias Baldoncini Evgeniy Goncharov Issael Ramirez José Rafael Cerda Céspedes Renat Nurmukhametov Nicola Montemurro The Use of 3D Printed Models for Surgical Simulation of Cranioplasty in Craniosynostosis as Training and Education Brain Sciences 3D printing craniosynostosis cranioplasty 3D modeling 3D printed model simulation |
| title | The Use of 3D Printed Models for Surgical Simulation of Cranioplasty in Craniosynostosis as Training and Education |
| title_full | The Use of 3D Printed Models for Surgical Simulation of Cranioplasty in Craniosynostosis as Training and Education |
| title_fullStr | The Use of 3D Printed Models for Surgical Simulation of Cranioplasty in Craniosynostosis as Training and Education |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Use of 3D Printed Models for Surgical Simulation of Cranioplasty in Craniosynostosis as Training and Education |
| title_short | The Use of 3D Printed Models for Surgical Simulation of Cranioplasty in Craniosynostosis as Training and Education |
| title_sort | use of 3d printed models for surgical simulation of cranioplasty in craniosynostosis as training and education |
| topic | 3D printing craniosynostosis cranioplasty 3D modeling 3D printed model simulation |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/13/6/894 |
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