Uhl Jean Francois, Sufianov Albert, Ruiz Camillo, Iakimov Yuri, Mogorron Huerta Jose, Encarnacion Ramirez Manuel, Prat Guillermo, Lorea Barbara, Baldoncini Matias, Goncharov Evgeniy, Ramirez Issael, Céspedes José Rafael Cerda, Nurmukhametov Renat, Montemurro Nicola
Anatomy Department, Paris University and UNESCO Chair of Digital Anatomy, 75100 Paris, France.
Federal Center of Neurosurgery, Sechenov University, 119435 Moscow, Russia.
Brain Sci. 2023 Jun 1;13(6):894. doi: 10.3390/brainsci13060894.
The advance in imaging techniques is useful for 3D models and printing leading to a real revolution in many surgical specialties, in particular, neurosurgery.
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 ( = 5) received traditional surgical education (including cadaveric specimens) but without using 3D printed models, while Group B ( = 5) received training using 3D printed models.
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.
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.
成像技术的进步对三维模型和打印很有用，引发了许多外科专业尤其是神经外科的一场真正革命。
我们报告一项关于使用三维打印模型对颅缝早闭患者进行颅骨成形术的临床研究。参与者从多家医疗机构招募，分为两组：A组（n = 5）接受传统外科教育（包括尸体标本）但不使用三维打印模型，而B组（n = 5）接受使用三维打印模型的培训。
B组外科医生有机会规划不同技术并模拟颅骨成形术。B组外科医生报告称，模型为练习外科技术提供了逼真且可控的环境，允许反复练习，并有助于可视化颅缝早闭的解剖结构和病理情况。
三维打印模型可为神经外科医生提供逼真且可控的环境，使其以安全有效的方式培养手术技能。在对患者进行实际手术前在三维打印模型上进行练习的能力可能会提高外科医生进行复杂颅缝早闭手术的信心和能力。
