The Role of 3D-Printed Phantoms and Devices for Organ-specified Appliances in Urology

Natanael Parningotan Agung, Muhammad Hanif Nadhif, Gampo Alam Irdam, Chaidir Arif Mochtar

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Abstract

Urology is one of the fields that are always at the frontline of bringing scientific advancements into clinical practice, including 3D printing (3DP). This study aims to discuss and presents the current role of 3D-printed phantoms and devices for organ-specified applications in urology. The discussion started with a literature search regarding the two mentioned topics within PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and EBSCOhost databases. 3D-printed urological organ phantoms are reported for providing residents new insight regarding anatomical characteristics of organs, either normal or diseased, in a tangible manner. Furthermore, 3D-printed organ phantoms also helped urologists to prepare a pre-surgical planning strategy with detailed anatomical models of the diseased organs. In some centers, 3DP technology also contributed to developing specified devices for disease management. To date, urologists have been benefitted by 3D-printed phantoms and devices in the education and disease management of organs of in the genitourinary system, including kidney, bladder, prostate, ureter, urethra, penis, and adrenal. It is safe to say that 3DP technology can bring remarkable changes to daily urological practices.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-14
Number of pages14
JournalInternational Journal of Bioprinting
Volume7
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021

Keywords

  • 3D printing
  • Devices
  • Phantoms
  • Urology

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