Application of three-dimensional printing in urology: A recent progress
10.16781/j.0258-879x.2018.02.0199
- Author:
Zhi-Xiang WANG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Anatomy model;
Medical device;
Three dimensional printing;
Urology
- From:
Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University
2018;39(2):199-202
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Recently, three-dimensional (3D) printing gains a lot of attention in the medical field for its potential benefits in manufacturing low-cost and personalized surgical devices. 3D printing models can be applied in pre-operative planning, surgical training and medical equipment development. Many researches have reported that 3D printing technology and 3D printing materials had been used in the field of urology. 3D printing may be a useful and cost-effective tool in the field of urology in the future. Herein, we reviewed the current applications of 3D printing and outlooked the application prospect of 3D printing technology in the field of urology.
