Three-dimensional printing as an educational tool in colorectal surgery

• DOI: 10.2741/e844
• Publication Date: 2018-11-23T20:00:33Z
• Authors: Petros Bangeas
• Keywords: 3d printed; Surgical Planning; 3d printer; Three dimensional printing

3D printing is a rapidly advancing technology which represents significant technological achievement that could be useful in variety of biomedical applications. In the field surgery, envisioned as step areas surgical planning, education and training. The printed models are considered high quality efficient educational tools. this paper A randomized controlled trial was performed to compare role with conventional MRI films training residents. Statistical analysis revealed Resident surgeons who studied only anal fistula models, (Group B) achieved higher overall score assessment test (87,2 (82,6-91,6)) compared resident A) images (74,85 (66,8-73,5)). can lead improvement preoperative planning accuracy, followed by optimization treatment strategy. It believed used case various other applications, thus representing novel tool for education.