“The Utilization of 3D Printing in Preoperative Planning”

Abstract

Successful outcomes in the operating room depend on precise preoperative planning. However, existing surgical planning methods are often limited, relying on the experiences of clinicians and medical imaging for guidance. Moreover, two-dimensional (2D) representations of anatomical structures frequently fail to capture their intricate three-dimensional (3D) nature, leaving surgeons ill-prepared for procedures. Although 3D post-processed images offer some improvement over traditional 2D images, they may still lack the necessary depth for comprehensive surgical simulation. The field of medical 3D printing