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Review
. 2021 May;37(5):1479-1484.
doi: 10.1007/s00381-021-05123-w. Epub 2021 Mar 18.

The utilisation of 3D printing in paediatric neurosurgery

Ravindran Karuppiah  1 , Thangaraj Munusamy  1 , Nor Faizal Ahmad Bahuri  1 , Vicknes Waran  2
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Review

The utilisation of 3D printing in paediatric neurosurgery

Ravindran Karuppiah et al. Childs Nerv Syst. 2021 May.

Abstract

3D printing technology has evolved over the years and there is a growing interest in its application in paediatric neurosurgery. Modern 3D printers have enabled the development of patient-specific 3D models that provide a realistic representation of complex anatomies and will aid in planning complex procedures. Paediatric neurosurgical operations are challenging and hands-on training is restricted. Surgical simulation training with biomodel has provided a new paradigm for trainees to master their surgical skills before encountering similar scenarios in real-life environment. This paper reviews the aspects of 3D printing for preoperative planning and simulation-based surgical training in paediatric neurosurgery.

Keywords: 3D printing; Paediatric neurosurgery; Simulation for training; Surgical planning.

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