Three-dimensional (3D) printing involves preparing 3D objects from a digital model. These models can be used to plan and practice surgery. We used 3D printing to plan for a rare complicated surgery involving the removal of a renal tumor and neoplastic mass, which reached the heart atrium. A printed kidney model was an essential element of communication for physicians with different specializations.

Download full-text PDF

Source
http://dx.doi.org/10.1532/hsf.1500DOI Listing

Publication Analysis

Top Keywords

three-dimensional printing
8
renal tumor
8
neoplastic mass
8
printing interdisciplinary
4
interdisciplinary communication
4
communication tool
4
tool preparing
4
preparing removal
4
removal giant
4
giant renal
4

Similar Publications

Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?

Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!